PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 2599 p4p, 3404 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 316 p4p, 393 weight class). Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Hakansson
vs
Bronco

180 cm
28
180
8 - 7 - 1

175 cm
42
170
40 - 23 - 3

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bronco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hakansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronco is in Hakansson's guard.
Hakansson is trying to hold Bronco in close to prevent damage but Bronco has managed to pass into half guard.
Hakansson tries to get to full guard but Bronco has control of the leg.
Hakansson is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hakansson trying to control here.
Hakansson wants to improve his position but Bronco is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
Bronco passes to side control.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Hakansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hakansson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hakansson tries to bench press Bronco off him but Bronco keeps the position.

Bronco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronco working away.
Bronco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hakansson tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakansson is working hard here to advance position.
Bronco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hakansson taking a bit of punishment here - Bronco scoring with strikes.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakansson keeps working.
Hakansson taking a bit of punishment here - Bronco scoring with strikes.
Bronco controls the position.
Hakansson is not content to let Bronco control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hakansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bronco wants to control but Hakansson is keeping him busy.
Bronco taking a break here but Hakansson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bronco working over Hakansson with some ground and pound. Hakansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Bronco is trying to work for a kimura but Hakansson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hakansson won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson is pressing down on Bronco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.
Bronco content to stall in guard here.

Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bronco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hakansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Hakansson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Bronco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hakansson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hakansson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hakansson, into his guard.

Hakansson keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Hakansson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hakansson managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronco pushing down on Hakansson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bronco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bronco seems to be looking for submissions.
Bronco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakansson is not content to let Bronco control the position.
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. Bronco connects with a nice short shot to Hakansson's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Hakansson is working away.
Hakansson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hakansson gets back to full guard.
Bronco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bronco trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Bronco chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bronco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakansson is on top in guard.

Bronco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakansson defends well.
Hakansson advances position into side control!
Hakansson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson happy to just control the position for now.
Hakansson tries to advance to mount but Bronco denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hakansson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronco keeps working.

Hakansson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronco wants to improve his position but Hakansson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco gets full guard.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson wants to improve his position but Bronco is controlling well.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Hakansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep. Bronco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronco winds up and cracks Hakansson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Bronco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakansson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakansson taking some punishment here, with Bronco in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakansson defends it well.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakansson trying to control from the bottom.
Bronco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hakansson defending well though.

Hakansson looking for submissions off his back.
Hakansson won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco stalling.
Bronco is just content to waste time from the top position. Hakansson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Hakansson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Bronco tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bronco misses with a straight right.
Bronco's corner calls for a 1-2. Bronco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hakansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hakansson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bronco on his heels. He'll look to pass Bronco's guard now, I'm sure.
Hakansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronco is retaining full guard.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.

Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hakansson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bronco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hakansson stacks Bronco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hakansson!
Hakansson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Bronco.
Well Bronco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
A victorious Johnny Bronco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.