PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacoby Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bergman
vs
Jones

191 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacoby Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergman is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Bergman circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergman's waist but Bergman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bergman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bergman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergman.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bergman working Jones over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Bergman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergman's guard. Nice move by Jones!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones postures up in Bergman's guard and throws a big left but Bergman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman misses with a looping left.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Bergman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bergman scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones defending well as Bergman loads up on a big left hand.
Jones slips a jab from Bergman.
Jones throws a right hand that Bergman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergman also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Jones.

Bergman takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Bergman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jacoby Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bergman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Bergman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bergman postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones controlling the position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is trying to keep Bergman in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bergman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a head kick but Bergman moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergman but Bergman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bergman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Bergman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bergman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergman scoring with punches and elbows.
Bergman scoring with punches from side control.
Bergman is chipping away with strikes.
Bergman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bergman misses with the ground and pound.
Bergman tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bergman working the body and head with strikes.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bergman tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Selfrid Bergman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bergman trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Bergman scoring with strikes.
Jones wants to control but Bergman postures up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bergman off and has taken his back!

Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bergman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones controlling well, preventing Bergman from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bergman's body.
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 lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bergman's head.

Jones working for the choke.

Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bergman.
Bergman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergman is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

Bergman clinches up against the cage.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bergman is keeping busy.
Bergman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to break free but Bergman pushes him back against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Bergman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Bergman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bergman is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bergman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bergman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jacoby Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bergman slips the punch.
Bergman misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bergman avoids them all with ease.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination but Bergman avoids it well.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergman tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacoby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bergman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones has Bergman pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Bergman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergman, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!