PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konung Igor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jonsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Igor
vs
Jonsson

168 cm
21
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
154 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konung Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jonsson's waist but Jonsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Igor off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igor.
Jonsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonsson throws a big shot that misses.
Jonsson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Jonsson.
Igor checks a low kick from Jonsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Igor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konung Igor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Igor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonsson.

Igor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jonsson's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Igor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonsson is just riding it out for now. Igor eventually gives up the hold.

Igor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jonsson sees it coming and defends easily.

Igor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Igor is trying to work for a kimura but Jonsson is defending well.
Igor is breathing heavily.

Igor seems to be working for a kimura but Jonsson defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonsson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is looking to escape.

Igor seems to be working for a kimura but Jonsson defends the submission attempt.
Jonsson trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonsson tries to score with a low kick but Igor moves his leg out of the way.
Igor moves out of range as Jonsson strikes.
Igor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonsson.
Igor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igor slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonsson throws a leg kick but Igor moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Jonsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Igor shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Igor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonsson pinned against the cage. Jonsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonsson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konung Igor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Igor has a takedown stuffed.
Jonsson throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Igor is just out of range.
Igor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Igor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igor manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Igor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonsson leaves Igor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jonsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Igor rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Jonsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igor.
Igor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igor takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson throws out a leg kick but Igor moves out of range and Jonsson only half commits.
Igor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Igor shoots in for a double leg but Jonsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jonsson 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!

Igor shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Igor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jonsson sprawls well. Jonsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igor gets slowly back to his feet.
Igor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonsson misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Igor is just out of range.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konung Igor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt - Jonsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Igor moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonsson throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igor.
Jonsson throws a series of punches but Igor avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Jonsson misses.
Jon Jonsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Igor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Igor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Igor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jonsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Igor, into his guard.
Jonsson pushes down on Igor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Igor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsson controlling the pace.
Jonsson is looking to advance position but Igor won't allow it.

Igor actively working from the bottom here.
Igor wants to get back to full guard.

Igor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonsson trying to control the pace.
Konung Igor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Igor regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonsson 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jonsson!