PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonson has chosen bis das Blut gefriert as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lichtenberg
vs
Jonson

186 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Lichtenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lichtenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lichtenberg somewhat.
Jonson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lichtenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jonson to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Harry Lichtenberg has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lichtenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lichtenberg stops a takedown attempt from Jonson.

Jonson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lichtenberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Jonson counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonson throws a sloppy head kick and Lichtenberg moves out of range easily.
Lichtenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lichtenberg closes the distance and clinches.

Lichtenberg pulls Jonson into guard.
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.
Jonson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lichtenberg working for a triangle but Jonson defends it easily.

Lichtenberg uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Jonson avoids the head kick by Lichtenberg.
Jonson throws a leg kick which misses Lichtenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Lichtenberg tries to avoid it.
Lichtenberg is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jonson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lichtenberg's waist but Lichtenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jonson off to one side.
Harry Lichtenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jonson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jonson.
Lichtenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jonson feints and as Lichtenberg raises his hands in defense, Jonson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jonson stands and steps away. Lichtenberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jonson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lichtenberg pinned against the ropes. Lichtenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jonson dives in and scores a takedown into Lichtenberg's guard.

Jonson stands up and waves to Lichtenberg to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lichtenberg as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonson.
A head kick misses from Jonson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lichtenberg is defended easily by Jonson.
Jonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jonson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jonson decides to stand back up.

Lichtenberg moves into the clinch.

Jonson pulls guard successfully.
Jonson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lichtenberg is controlling him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lichtenberg stands and steps away. Jonson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lichtenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jonson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lichtenberg shoots in and drives through. Jonson sprawls well.
Lichtenberg shoots in for a double leg but Jonson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Lichtenberg as Jonson shoots in.
Jonson scores with a one two! Lichtenberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jonson dodges the punch combination from Lichtenberg.
Nice takedown defense from Jonson. No joy for Lichtenberg on that attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jonson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lichtenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonson misses with a head kick.
Jonson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonson leaves Lichtenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lichtenberg tries for a takedown but Jonson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jonson connects with a looping right hand.

Jonson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lichtenberg is trying to defend but Jonson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jonson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Jonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Jonson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lichtenberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonson scores with a spinning back kick!
Lichtenberg stuffs the takedown.
Jonson throws a sloppy head kick and Lichtenberg moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Jonson misses
and Lichtenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lichtenberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lichtenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Jonson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lichtenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Jonson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lichtenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lichtenberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Lichtenberg trying to land knees to the body.
Lichtenberg tries to pull guard but Jonson won't allow it.
Jonson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lichtenberg gets an underhook and turns Jonson into the ropes.
Lichtenberg tries to pull guard but Jonson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lichtenberg drops back down to his feet.

Jonson manages to break the clinch.
Jonson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lichtenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jonson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Lichtenberg drags the fight down to the ground.

Jonson stands up from Lichtenberg's guard - Jonson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lichtenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jonson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jonson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Lichtenberg's cut.
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!

Jonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jonson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jonson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jon Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson closes the distance and clinches up with Lichtenberg, looking for a takedown. Jonson pushes Lichtenberg against the ropes but Lichtenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jonson.
A nice combination there by Jonson.
Jonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lichtenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lichtenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonson is breathing heavily.
Jonson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lichtenberg is trying to pull guard but Jonson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lichtenberg to keep the fight standing.
Lichtenberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonson walks away with a smile on his face. Lichtenberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Lichtenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lichtenberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jonson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lichtenberg pinned against the ropes. Lichtenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lichtenberg clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lichtenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lichtenberg walks away with a smile on his face. Jonson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lichtenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonson pinned against the ropes. Jonson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lichtenberg avoids the head kick by Jonson.
Lichtenberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jonson fails with a takedown attempt.

Lichtenberg forces Jonson back against the ropes and clinches.

Lichtenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lichtenberg stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jonson.
Jonson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lichtenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lichtenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Jonson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonson tries for a takedown but Lichtenberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jonson dives in and grabs Lichtenberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lichtenberg pushes down on Jonson's head and hops out.
Lichtenberg fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson avoids a kick to the body.
Lichtenberg blocks the body kick.
Lichtenberg closes the distance and clinches up with Jonson, looking for a takedown. Lichtenberg pushes Jonson against the ropes but Jonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lichtenberg's calf.
Jonson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lichtenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Jonson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lichtenberg defends it nicely.
Jonson tries a head kick but it misses.
Harry Lichtenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichtenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonson swivels and escapes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lichtenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lichtenberg has a closed guard, preventing Jonson from standing up.
Lichtenberg wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lichtenberg wants to stand up but Jonson is controlling him.
Jonson wants to get up but he can't break Lichtenberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jonson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lichtenberg is fending him off so far but Jonson persists. Nope, Lichtenberg circles away and we're back to standing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jonson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lichtenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Lichtenberg throws a head kick but Jonson moves out of range.
Lichtenberg blocks a head kick by Jonson.
Jonson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jonson throws a head kick but Lichtenberg moves out of range.
Jonson motions for Lichtenberg to come forward. Jonson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lichtenberg swinging wildly here.

Lichtenberg gets a clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jonson working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lichtenberg.
Jonson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Jonson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jonson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jonson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jonson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lichtenberg to get to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lichtenberg slips a jab and a cross from Jonson.
Jonson misses with a straight left.
Lichtenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jonson.
Jonson tries for a takedown but Lichtenberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lichtenberg is defended easily by Jonson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jon Jonson!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jon Jonson!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jon Jonson!

Jon Jonson wins by unanimous decision!