Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 44 Gray vs Juravlev
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Jonathon blocks a jab.
Jonathon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ataman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ataman scores with the left hand. Jonathon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ataman's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jonathon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ataman connects with the punch.
Jonathon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ataman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman throws a big shot that misses.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ataman misses with an uppercut. Jonathon saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Jonathon down. #T1#
Ataman misses with a wild combination.
Jonathon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ataman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ataman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonathon. Jonathon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ataman quickly recovers to half guard.
Ataman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jonathon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonathon wants to take a breather but Ataman is having none of it. #T2#
Ataman trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jonathon.
Ataman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonathon is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jonathon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ataman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonathon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonathon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonathon is trying to control. Ataman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jonathon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jonathon content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman taking some punishment here, with Jonathon in his half guard.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonathon stops Ataman from getting back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ataman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Ataman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon working Ataman over with strikes.
Ataman wants to improve his position but Jonathon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ataman is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonathon lands strikes from 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 Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ataman misses with a straight right.
Ataman misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonathon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ataman defends it well.
Ataman throws a hook but Jonathon avoids it easily.
Jonathon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Ataman.
Ataman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonathon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ataman throws a right hand that Jonathon ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonathon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jonathon takes one to the side of the head.
Ataman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jonathon lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Ataman uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ataman looks to throw a body kick
and Jonathon counters with a straight right hand.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Jonathon blocks the body kick.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ataman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Jonathon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ataman to the mat! Ataman manages to get full guard.
Ataman wants to get back to his feet but Jonathon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Ataman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ataman keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Ataman striking from his own guard.
Ataman looking to control.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ataman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good jab.#T3#
Ataman throws a series of punches but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jonathon looks to land a combination but Ataman avoids it well.
Jonathon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ataman.
Ataman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonathon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ataman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ataman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a single leg into guard. Ataman didn't expect that.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom.
Jonathon throws an elbow that misses. Ataman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonathon's guard. Nice move by Ataman!#REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon looking for subs off his back but Ataman has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Jonathon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jonathon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jonathon is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Ataman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonathon slips under a jab.
And Jonathon tries to counter it with a takedown but Ataman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman 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!
#R3#
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon wants to counter the offense by Ataman and move into the clinch position.
Jonathon staying out of range there.
Ataman is looking to chop away at Jonathon's legs.
Ataman clobbers Jonathon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ataman throws a hook to the side of Jonathon's head but Jonathon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ataman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonathon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Jonathon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonathon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
A little jabbing left from Jonathon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ataman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ataman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.#T1#
Jonathon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonathon can do to turn this around?
Ataman throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown. Ataman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jonathon has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jonathon's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon looking for a guillotine here but Ataman defends easily. #SUB2#
Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ataman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ataman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jonathon is trying to control the position but Ataman postures up.
Jonathon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ataman. #SUB2#
Jonathon working for submissions but it's allowed Ataman to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Jonathon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ataman pulls his head out easily.
Jonathon trying to control but Ataman postures up.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
It looks like Ataman is going to stand back up.
Jonathon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ataman content to control rather than advance.
Jonathon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ataman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ataman continues to stall.
Ataman prevents Jonathon from getting the reversal.
Jonathon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ataman controlling from the full mount.
Jonathon tries to lock up and control but Ataman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ben Jonathon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ataman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathon regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ataman, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance ($200/160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos: 16
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Vini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jonathon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vini drives through and clinches with Jonathon against the cage.
The referee calls for Vini to work.
Jonathon prevents a body shot from Vini.
Vini struggles to land a body shot inside as Jonathon controls his hands.
Jonathon prevents a body shot from Vini.
Jonathon has Vini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonathon tries for a takedown but Vini manages to get underhooks.
Vini misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vini misses with a punch on the inside.
Vini working aggressively here.
Vini gets underhooks to prevent Jonathon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vini misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonathon blocks an uppercut.
Vini throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonathon.
Vini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Vini prevents the takedown attempt.
Vini misses with some punches.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonathon tries to score a body lock takedown but Vini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vini throws a punch but it's blocked by Jonathon.
Vini tries a knee to the head but Jonathon blocks it.
Jonathon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonathon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Vini moves into the clinch.
Vini misses with a knee to the head.
Jonathon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonathon is defending well for now.
Jonathon jumps guard but Vini stands there with Jonathon around his waist. Jonathon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vini can't find room to land a body shot as Jonathon controls the action.
Vini fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vini misses with a punch to the body.
Jonathon tries to pull guard but Vini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonathon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vini trying to stall but Jonathon improves his position.
Jonathon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jonathon tightens his grip and picks Vini up, before dumping him to the ground. Vini manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonathon pushes down on Vini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jonathon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jonathon stands up over Vini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Vini has Jonathon pulled in close to control his posture.
Jonathon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonathon throwing strikes but missing.
Vini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Vini keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jonathon is looking to work some ground and pound but Vini has wrist control.
Jonathon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Vini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vini fails to land with a series of punches.
Vini tries to clinch #TD#
so Jonathon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Vini scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vini wants to clinch up but Jonathon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vini takes the fight into the clinch.
Vini trying to land knees to the body.
Jonathon tries to pull guard but Vini won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Vini dominated that 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.
#R2#
Vini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vini tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jonathon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vini!
Jonathon with the ground and pound but Vini regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jonathon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jonathon wants to pass the guard but Vini is defending well.
Jonathon wants to control but Vini is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jonathon winds up and cracks Vini with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Vini trying to control but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon thows a huge punch but Vini dodges it nicely.
Vini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonathon is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jonathon connects with a nice short shot to Vini's temple.
Vini is looking to escape.
Jonathon is trying to control. Vini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jonathon prevents Vini from standing back up.
Vini trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jonathon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jonathon controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Jonathon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vini and Jonathon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Jonathon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jonathon grinds an elbow into Vini's temple.
Jonathon prevents Vini from escaping the position.
Jonathon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jonathon cracks Vini with a big right hand but Vini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vini tries to buck Jonathon off but Jonathon is having none of it.
Vini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jonathon scoring with punches and elbows.
Jonathon is working Vini over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vini wants to control but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Vini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vini tries to escape but Jonathon is in control. #SUB#
Jonathon is trying to get an arm triangle but Vini is defending well.
Vini is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Vini is not content to let Jonathon control the position.
Vini isn't going anywhere.
Vini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jonathon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Jonathon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jonathon misses with a takedown attempt - Vini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Vini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vini tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonathon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Vini clinches up against the cage.
Vini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but Vini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonathon has him pressed against the cage.
Jonathon has Vini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vini misses with a punch on the inside.
Vini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vini.
Mathias Vini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jonathon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonathon avoiding damage as Vini throws knees to the body.
Vini tries to circle away but Jonathon has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vini.
Vini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonathon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonathon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Vini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jonathon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vini to the mat. Vini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jonathon postures up in Vini's guard and throws a big left but Vini blocks it.
Vini wants to sweep here but Jonathon controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Vini has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jonathon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vini misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Vini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vini is looking to clinch.
Mathias Vini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonathon feinted with a counter takedown.
Mathias Vini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonathon lands with an uppercut that bounces Vini off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Vini misses the target.
Jonathon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Jonathon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonathon swats away the attempt to clinch by Vini.
Vini is looking to clinch.
Jonathon tries to counter with a takedown but Vini is quick to defend against it.
Jonathon moves out of range as Vini strikes.#CL2#
Vini moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jonathon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jonathon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonathon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jonathon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vini drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vini seems to have locked his on tight now - Jonathon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vini, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mathias Vini!

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Jonathon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jonathon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonathon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James wants to control from the top but Jonathon keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jonathon.#SUB2#
Jonathon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jonathon.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonathon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon trying to control the position. #SUB2#
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jonathon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Jonathon's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonathon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonathon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonathon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jonathon content to stall in guard here. #T2#
James keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon trying to move into half guard but instead James has managed to sweep!#REVR#
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonathon is trying to keep James in close.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James pushing down on Jonathon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jonathon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jonathon throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3#
Jonathon is looking to sweep but instead, James has passed into half guard. #SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Jonathon is defending well.
Jonathon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jonathon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
James is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jonathon is controlling James's trapped leg to prevent James from advancing to side control.
James prevents Jonathon from improving his position.
Jonathon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jonathon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James wants to take a breather but Jonathon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jonathon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jonathon swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonathon can do to turn this around?
James connects with a body shot.
James scores with a hook to the body. Jonathon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonathon swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a spinning back kick!
James throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
James looking for a guillotine here but Jonathon defends easily. #T1#
Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jonathon defends well.
Jonathon connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jonathon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jonathon scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
James 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.
Jonathon connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T3#
Jonathon looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Jonathon.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonathon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon looking to control. #SUB2#
Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
Jonathon pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonathon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
James advances position into side control!
Jonathon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked James off and has taken his back!
James wants to escape the position.
Jonathon biding his time, looking for the opening.
James wants to escape the position.
Jonathon punishes James with strikes from the back mount.
James rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonathon is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Jonathon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big left from James misses.
Jonathon swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Jonathon with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Jonathon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jonathon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jonathon postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Jonathon is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jonathon defends it easily.#T1#
Jonathon preventing the sweep.
Jonathon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jonathon stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Jonathon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #SUB#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jonathon defends well.#SUB#
Jonathon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because James has locked up a guillotine! James's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jonathon is holding on here and James must be using up a lot of energy. Jonathon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! James gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson James!

Event: MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Morris thuds his shin into the meat of Jonathon's side.#TD2#
Jonathon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Morris struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jonathon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jonathon controls the position from side control.
Jonathon cracks Morris with a big right hand but Morris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jonathon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morris is letting Jonathon control him for a moment.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Jonathon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jonathon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morris to see if he's OK.
Jonathon taking a breather here.
Morris holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Morris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jonathon's best efforts.
Jonathon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jonathon trying to mount his opponent but Morris defends it.
Jonathon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonathon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Jonathon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jonathon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morris is holding on to half guard well.
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jonathon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jonathon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Jonathon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris trying to hold on to Jonathon's head to control him but Jonathon postures up. #SUB#
Morris looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jonathon passes into side control!
Jonathon cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jonathon working away.
Jonathon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Jonathon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon controls the position from side control.
Jonathon working away.
Morris sneaks back into half guard.
Jonathon 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.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Jonathon has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonathon.
Jonathon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Morris misses #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morris! #SUB2#
Jonathon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jonathon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morris to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB2#
Jonathon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonathon working the head and body with strikes.
Jonathon wants to control for a moment but Morris uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jonathon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morris is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jonathon seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonathon is thwarting Morris's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon. #T2#
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.
Morris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jonathon is stalling here. Morris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jonathon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jonathon to see if he's OK.
Jonathon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jonathon controlling the pace.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jonathon winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jonathon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Morris trying to control but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.#T4#
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Jonathon sits in half guard.
Morris lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB2#
Jonathon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jonathon is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonathon 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.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Jonathon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonathon.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonathon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jonathon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris wants to sweep here but Jonathon controlling him for the moment.
Jonathon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Morris controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.
Morris working a defensive guard but Jonathon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Jonathon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jonathon cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jonathon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bolt Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morris is trying to control Jonathon's posture but Jonathon avoids it.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jonathon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonathon cracks Morris with a big right hand but Morris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jonathon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morris some visible discomfort.
Morris is trying to control Jonathon's posture but Jonathon avoids it. #T3#
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
Jonathon working the ground and pound.
Jonathon working the ground and pound.
Jonathon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Jonathon slows the pace down.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jonathon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jonathon's guard! Nice work there by Morris! #T4##SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily.
Jonathon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben Jonathon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Jonathon keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Jonathon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jonathon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonathon is trying to keep Morris in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jonathon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonathon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Madness MMA 17: Wrecked
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Drogo throws a low kick, looking for Jonathon's leg but Jonathon calmly moves out of range.
Jonathon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jonathon or perhaps it was just good defense by Drogo, which made it look bad.
Jonathon scores with a jab to the body.
Drogo wants to clinch#TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jonathon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jonathon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonathon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Jonathon content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonathon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon wants to pass the guard but Drogo is keeping the position.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonathon slips nicely into half guard.
Jonathon is trying to control the action in half guard but Drogo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jonathon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jonathon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drogo trying to control here.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonathon is controlling the pace. #T3#
Jonathon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jonathon in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jonathon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drogo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonathon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jonathon in particular looking to stall.
Drogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jonathon scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Jonathon is controlling the pace.
Jonathon misses with a head shot. Drogo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jonathon landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonathon cracks Drogo with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Drogo is rocked!
Jonathon loads up on a big left hand. Drogo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jonathon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Drogo can't hide his disappointment, as Jonathon celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Degrizz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonathon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonathon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Degrizz throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Jonathon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonathon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Degrizz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jonathon controls Degrizz momentarily but Degrizz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon has his hands on Degrizz's head, controlling the position.
Jonathon trying to keep a closed guard but Degrizz is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Jonathon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Degrizz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jonathon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonathon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Jonathon isn't so interested in that idea.
Jonathon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Degrizz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving. #T2#
Jonathon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Degrizz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jonathon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jonathon throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonathon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Degrizz seems keen to control Jonathon's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Degrizz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jonathon checks it well.
Degrizz lands a jab.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jonathon.
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonathon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jonathon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Jonathon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Degrizz wants to sweep here but Jonathon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Degrizz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonathon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jonathon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Degrizz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jonathon controls the pace.
Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T4#
Degrizz wants to stand but Jonathon is controlling the position.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon is really struggling to control Degrizz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jonathon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonathon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonathon works over Degrizz with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
Jonathon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Degrizz misses its intended target.
Jonathon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jonathon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jonathon.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonathon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Degrizz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Jonathon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Degrizz's guard.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Degrizz wants to stand and escape but Jonathon is having none of it.
Degrizz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Degrizz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Degrizz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Degrizz has his foot on Jonathon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonathon works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonathon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jonathon is stalling in the full guard.
Jonathon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Degrizz's head.#T2#
Jonathon stands up over Degrizz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Degrizz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jonathon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Degrizz tries to work over Jonathon's front leg with a kick but Jonathon checks it.
Jonathon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Degrizz can do to turn this around?
Degrizz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonathon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Degrizz lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonathon staying out of range there.
Jonathon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon feinted with a counter takedown.
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Jonathon ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz dips to his left and cracks Jonathon with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz digs a good hook to Jonathon's body.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonathon was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.#T3#
A big right from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonathon is just out of range.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz thows a leg kick but Jonathon checks it #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Jonathon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Degrizz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to get back to full guard.
Degrizz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Degrizz wants to control but Jonathon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jonathon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Degrizz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Degrizz tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.
Degrizz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jonathon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonathon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jonathon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Degrizz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonathon has managed to get both his arms back between Degrizz's legs - danger averted.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Jonathon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonathon trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jonathon has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Degrizz misses with a hook #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonathon won't allow Degrizz to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Degrizz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Degrizz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jonathon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Degrizz tries a body shot but Jonathon blocks it.
Nice body punch from Degrizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Degrizz.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonathon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Degrizz walks away with a smile on his face. Jonathon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Degrizz missing with a left hand there. Jonathon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jonathon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Degrizz.
Jonathon slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Jonathon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonathon.
Sloppy strikes from Degrizz. Those never looked like landing.
Degrizz loads up on a big right hand but Jonathon slips the punch.#TD#
Jonathon gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.
Jonathon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonathon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Jonathon postures up in Degrizz's guard and throws a big left but Degrizz blocks it.
Jonathon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Degrizz is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonathon cracks Degrizz with a solid left hand.
Degrizz is looking to stand up but Jonathon isn't so interested in that idea.
Degrizz keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Degrizz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jonathon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jonathon trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz trying to control the position here.
Degrizz being controlled here, momentarily.
Jonathon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonathon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonathon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Degrizz swings for the body but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Jonathon defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Degrizz misses.
Degrizz throws a low kick but Jonathon avoids it.
A punch combination from Degrizz misses.
Jonathon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonathon throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Degrizz does no damage.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonathon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Degrizz throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz tries a head kick but it misses.
Degrizz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Degrizz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Degrizz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
An out of breath Jim Degrizz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness MMA 8: Warrior Spirit
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Jonathon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonathon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Jonathon ducks down to avoid it.
Jonathon wants to counter with a clinch but Mercer pushes him away.
A low kick from Mercer misses #TD2#
and Jonathon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonathon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jonathon looking to sit in guard and control but Mercer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jonathon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jonathon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonathon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon pulls Mercer in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jonathon striking off his back but it's not causing Mercer any problems. #SU#
Mercer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jonathon jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Jonathon looking to score a takedown here. Mercer is defending well but Jonathon drives through and ends up in Mercer's guard.#SUB#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Jonathon defends easily. #SUB#
Jonathon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jonathon throwing strikes from guard but Mercer blocks nicely.
Jonathon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Mercer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jonathon has passed into half guard!
Jonathon controlling the action here.
Jonathon lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon is taking a breather. Mercer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jonathon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonathon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jonathon is trying to work for a kimura but Mercer is defending well. #T4#
Jonathon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jonathon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Jonathon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mercer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonathon scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jonathon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonathon throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Mercer counters with a crisp one two that drops Jonathon! Mercer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jonathon to his feet! Jonathon is in big trouble!#ROC#
Jonathon is rocked!
Jonathon is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Mercer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jonathon crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jonathon's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Mercer!
Clay Mercer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: MFN 354 Hyde vs Belfort
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Jonathon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Animai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Animai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Jonathon there.
Animai missing with a left hand there. Jonathon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Animai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Animai throws a sloppy body shot
and Jonathon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Animai lands with a straight right. Jonathon didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Animai cracks Jonathon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Animai lands a lovely overhand right.
Animai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Animai throws an off balance right hand
and Jonathon counters with a nice body shot.
Jonathon looks to score with a jab to the body but Animai is just out of range.
It seemed like Animai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jonathon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonathon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Animai scores with the left hand. Jonathon knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonathon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonathon tries to counter with a takedown but Animai is quick to defend against it.
Animai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonathon manages to avoid it.
Jonathon attempts a counter takedown but Animai avoids it well and moves away.
Jonathon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cylon Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonathon.
Keimah Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jonathon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Animai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonathon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Animai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jonathon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Animai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Animai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animai connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Jonathon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonathon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Animai.
Jonathon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jonathon ducks under a wild hook from Animai.
Animai throws an overhand right that lands on Jonathon's shoulder, as Jonathon tries to avoid the shot.
Jonathon attempts a counter takedown but Animai avoids it well and moves away.
Animai takes a swing at Jonathon's ribcage but misses.
Animai lands a jab to Jonathon's midsection.
Jonathon misses with a wild body shot.
Jonathon scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Jonathon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Animai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Animai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jonathon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Animai steps in with a hook that catches Jonathon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Animai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jonathon looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keimah Animai!
Keimah Animai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MFN 350: Mangrove vs. Juravlev
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Jonathon shoots in but no luck this time.
Animai throws a body punch but Jonathon moves out of range.
Animai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonathon moves away.
Jonathon feints the counter takedown.
Animai scores with a one two! Jonathon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Animai misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonathon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Animai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonathon is one step ahead there.
Jonathon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jonathon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jonathon with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Jonathon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Animai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jonathon has Animai in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jonathon has his foot on Animai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Animai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonathon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Animai controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Animai defends well.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Animai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonathon is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jonathon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jonathon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Animai has his hands clasped together but Jonathon extends and breaks Animai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jonathon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jonathon!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Jonathon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 340
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Rynn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rynn tries to kick Jonathon off in order to stand up. Jonathon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rynn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonathon is working Rynn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rynn is trying to control Jonathon's posture but Jonathon avoids it.
Rynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a kimura but Rynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonathon to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonathon lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jonathon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jonathon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jonathon trying to mount his opponent but Rynn defends it. #T1#
Rynn trying to control from the bottom.
Rynn wants to get back to full guard.
Rynn gets full guard.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jonathon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonathon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jonathon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jonathon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonathon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rynn is trying to keep Jonathon in close.
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jonathon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rynn's head.
Jonathon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jonathon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonathon distracts Rynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jonathon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rynn controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.
Jonathon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jonathon looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon being controlled here momentarily.
Jonathon advances to half guard.
Rynn has hold of Jonathon's hands but Jonathon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rynn defends it well.
Rynn trying to control but Jonathon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jonathon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rynn misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jonathon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rynn is trying to keep Jonathon in close.
Rynn being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rynn controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.
Jonathon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jonathon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rynn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonathon is one step ahead there.
Jonathon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rynn's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jonathon is working Rynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Rynn keeps moving.
Rynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonathon with a nice head shot there.
Jonathon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rynn is trying to keep Jonathon in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rynn keeping moving, preventing Jonathon from controlling successfully.
Jonathon stopping the sweep attempt from Rynn.
Jonathon stands up over Rynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jonathon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonathon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jonathon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jonathon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rynn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rynn wants to control but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rynn down.
Rynn wants to get back to his feet but Jonathon drags him back down.
Rynn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jonathon working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Rynn is rocked!#SUB2#
Jonathon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rynn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Jonathon!
An out of breath Ben Jonathon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFN 324: Ignatov vs Bashorov 2
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Blyer scores with a three punch combo!
Blyer stuffs the takedown.
Blyer misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown. Blyer fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathon stops Blyer from standing up.
Jonathon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Jonathon looking to pass the guard.
Jonathon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jonathon trying to control but Blyer is working from the bottom.
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.
Blyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jonathon is looking to work some ground and pound but Blyer has wrist control.
Blyer wants to stand and escape but Jonathon is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonathon cracks Blyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocky Blyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jonathon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blyer thuds his right hand into Jonathon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonathon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyer.
Jonathon attempts a counter takedown but Blyer avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jonathon or perhaps it was just good defense by Blyer, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jonathon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blyer misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jonathon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jonathon seems to be working for a kimura but Blyer defends the submission attempt.
Blyer is not content to let Jonathon control the position.#T2#
Jonathon is controlling the pace.
Jonathon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Jonathon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blyer has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Blyer kicks off Jonathon and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonathon scores with a hook.
Jonathon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blyer circles away.
Jonathon slips a straight right by Blyer.
Blyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Jonathon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyer.
Blyer misses with a wild combination.
Blyer moves away from the strike by Jonathon.
Jonathon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonathon fails to land the takedown.
Blyer throws a right hand that misses
and Jonathon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonathon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blyer defends well and Jonathon ends up having to push Blyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blyer misses with a hook.
Jonathon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blyer to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Blyer throws a body punch but Jonathon moves out of range.
Blyer lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Blyer. No joy for Jonathon on that attempt.
Blyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonathon's hands.#ROC2#
Jonathon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Jonathon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blyer throws a series of punches but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blyer circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jonathon tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Blyer wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Blyer!
Rocky Blyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MFN 315: Koski vs. Mamba
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Animai as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Jonathon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Animai to the ground. Jonathon is now in Animai's guard.#SUB2#
Animai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jonathon doesn't defend quickly enough and Animai has managed to lock this one up! Can Jonathon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Animai on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keimah Animai!
Our winner, Keimah Animai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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