PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MMMBop. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Morris
vs
Jonathon

185 cm
39
220 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

190 cm
35
215 lbs
21 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bolt Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris thuds his shin into the meat of Jonathon's side.

Jonathon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Morris struggling a bit here.

Jonathon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jonathon controls the position from side control.
Jonathon cracks Morris with a big right hand but Morris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jonathon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morris is letting Jonathon control him for a moment.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jonathon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morris to see if he's OK.
Jonathon taking a breather here.
Morris holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Morris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jonathon's best efforts.
Jonathon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jonathon trying to mount his opponent but Morris defends it.
Jonathon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonathon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jonathon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morris is holding on to half guard well.
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.

Jonathon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jonathon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morris trying to hold on to Jonathon's head to control him but Jonathon postures up.

Morris looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jonathon passes into side control!
Jonathon cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jonathon working away.
Jonathon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Jonathon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon controls the position from side control.
Jonathon working away.
Morris sneaks back into half guard.
Jonathon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Jonathon has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonathon.
Jonathon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A shot to the body from Morris misses

and Jonathon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morris!

Jonathon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonathon is working Morris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jonathon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morris to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jonathon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonathon working the head and body with strikes.
Jonathon wants to control for a moment but Morris uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jonathon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morris is looking to improve his position.

Jonathon seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonathon is thwarting Morris's attempts to control the position.

Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.
Morris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jonathon is stalling here. Morris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jonathon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jonathon to see if he's OK.
Jonathon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jonathon controlling the pace.
Ben Jonathon has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jonathon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morris is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Morris trying to control but Jonathon postures up.
Jonathon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morris defends it well.
Morris tries to roll over but Jonathon keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is refusing to be controlled, as Jonathon sits in half guard.
Morris lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Jonathon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jonathon is keen to just control but Morris is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonathon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morris is trying to maintain the position but Jonathon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jonathon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonathon.
Jonathon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jonathon counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonathon is one step ahead there.

Jonathon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonathon wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris wants to sweep here but Jonathon controlling him for the moment.
Jonathon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.
Morris working a defensive guard but Jonathon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jonathon trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Jonathon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jonathon cracks Morris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jonathon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bolt Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to control Jonathon's posture but Jonathon avoids it.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jonathon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonathon cracks Morris with a big right hand but Morris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jonathon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morris some visible discomfort.
Morris is trying to control Jonathon's posture but Jonathon avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
Jonathon working the ground and pound.
Jonathon working the ground and pound.
Jonathon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris struggling a bit here.
Jonathon slows the pace down.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jonathon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jonathon's guard! Nice work there by Morris!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jonathon is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily.
Jonathon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben Jonathon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jonathon is looking for a triangle but Morris pushes his legs off easily.

Jonathon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morris is aware though and is defending well.
Jonathon keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Jonathon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jonathon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonathon is trying to keep Morris in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jonathon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonathon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.