PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
Ragnarson

168 cm
29
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

179 cm
22
184 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ragnarson on that attempt.
Ragnarson staying out of range there.
Ragnarson ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.

It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarson circles away.
Ragnarson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ragnarson moved out of range.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Ragnarson off the cage and back into range.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnarson letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Jones stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ragnarson manages to pull guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarson is keeping the position for now.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarson is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Ragnarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Ragnarson landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnarson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragnarson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnarson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson postures up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnarson's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ragnarson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarson moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Ragnarson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jones darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage.
Ragnarson can't get the takedown.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ragnarson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Jones lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.

Ragnarson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Jones.
Ragnarson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Jones.
A short left from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is pushing Ragnarson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones lands a left hand.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarson circles away.
Ragnarson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones drops Ragnarson with a nice combination! Jones dives into Ragnarson's guard, looking to finish!
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!
Ragnarson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones tries to stand but Ragnarson is controlling from the bottom.
Ragnarson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragnarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ragnarson gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Jones lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnarson fails to pull guard.

Jones breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnarson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarsons head.

That has opened up Gustav Ragnarson's cut even more.
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!
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones gets through Ragnarson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Ragnarson against the cage. Jones is working some dirty boxing. Jones pushes off with a quick right hook! Ragnarson goes down! Ragnarson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Our winner, Jon Jones, 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.