PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorin Ragnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jarvis
vs
Ragnarsson

183 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorin Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Jarvis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jarvis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jarvis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ragnarsson to the ground. Jarvis is now in Ragnarsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Jarvis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jarvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jarvis throwing strikes from guard but Ragnarsson blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarvis won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Jarvis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jarvis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.

Jarvis clinches.
Jarvis misses with a knee strike.
Ragnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarvis connects with a knee to the head.
Jarvis tries to score a body lock takedown but Ragnarsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ragnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jarvis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jarvis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarvis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jarvis has a takedown stuffed.

Jarvis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnarsson's half guard.
Ragnarsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarvis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarvis's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is not going to allow Jarvis to sit and survive in this position.
Jarvis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ragnarsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jarvis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jarvis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jarvis is pressing down on Ragnarsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarvis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarsson is trying to hold Jarvis in close to prevent damage but Jarvis has managed to pass into half guard.

Jarvis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ragnarsson to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jarvis dives in and scores a takedown into Ragnarsson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Jarvis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Jarvis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvis wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarvis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jarvis somewhat.
Jarvis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnarsson defends well and Jarvis ends up having to push Ragnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jarvis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jarvis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarvis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cedric Jarvis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jarvis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Jarvis in close.
Jarvis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jarvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jarvis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Jarvis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarvis is looking to clinch.
Jarvis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jarvis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnarsson's waist but Ragnarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarvis off to one side.
Jarvis lands a slapping body shot.

Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Jarvis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ragnarsson prevents it.
Jarvis looking for a takedown.

Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jarviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cedric Jarvis is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarvis shoots in for a double leg but Ragnarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarsson pushes Jarvis up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but Jarvis has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvis wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jarvis wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jarvis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jarvis tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ragnarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarvis is looking for a takedown.
Ragnarsson stops a takedown attempt from Jarvis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thorin Ragnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jarvis blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarvis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarsson is fending him off so far but Jarvis persists. Nope, Ragnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.

Jarvis closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvis wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ragnarsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarvis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Ragnarsson is pressed up against the cage. Jarvis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnarsson down to the mat. Ragnarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ragnarsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis misses with a combination
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cedric Jarvis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarvis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jarvis closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ragnarsson prevents it.
Ragnarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ragnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jarvis uses from the top position.
Jarvis throwing strikes but missing.
Jarvis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jarvis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarvis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarvis throwing strikes but missing.
Jarvis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jarvis tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Jarvis shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnarsson with a poor takedown
and Jarvis counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson goes for a double leg but Jarvis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvis continues to drive forward.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jarvis closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnarsson, looking for a takedown. Jarvis pushes Ragnarsson against the cage but Ragnarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarvis shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ragnarsson darts in and clinches Jarvis up against the cage.
Jarvis wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorin Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorin Ragnarsson!