PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niclas Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pettersson
vs
Bones

185 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niclas Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pettersson shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bones lands with a cross.

It looks like Niclas Pettersson has been cut.

Bones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pettersson is trying to defend but Bones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bones wants to stand up but Pettersson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pettersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to stand up but Pettersson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pettersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bones is working away from the top position though.
Bones wants to stand up but Pettersson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pettersson manages to get to full guard.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pettersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bones tries to stand but Pettersson is controlling from the bottom.
Pettersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pettersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones scores with a three punch combo!
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Pettersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettersson has his takedown stuffed

and Bones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niclas Pettersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettersson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bones manages to get himself to full guard.
Pettersson passes into half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Pettersson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones wants to control but Pettersson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pettersson is staying active.
Pettersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pettersson lands strikes from half guard.
Pettersson wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niclas Pettersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettersson off to one side.
Pettersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.

Bones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pettersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pettersson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones won't allow Pettersson to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pettersson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettersson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bones!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones working to try and regain half guard.
Pettersson trying to control but Bones is having none of it.
Pettersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pettersson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pettersson blocks Bones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control the pace but Bones is squirming around nicely.
Bones is trying desperately to improve position.
Pettersson with shots to the head and body - Bones looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettersson landing punches.
Pettersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pettersson trying to control but Bones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niclas Pettersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niclas Pettersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pettersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bones counters with a shoot takedown. Pettersson fights it but they end up in guard.
Pettersson wants to sweep here but Bones controlling him for the moment.
Bones wants to stand and escape but instead Pettersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bones has Pettersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson advances to half guard.
Pettersson passes into side control, despite Bones's attempt to control the position.
Pettersson is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jon Bones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bones trying his best to control but Pettersson has mounted him.
Pettersson with shots to the head and body - Bones looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson looking to control but Bones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bones tries to lock up and control but Pettersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettersson looking to control but Bones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bones is squirming around, avoiding Pettersson's attempts to control the action.
Bones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bones tries to lock up and control but Pettersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettersson lands a big shot there that rocks Bones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pettersson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pettersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Bones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettersson landing strikes from the mount.
Bones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson with a couple of short strikes.
Bones is bucking up trying to escape but Pettersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bones is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Pettersson raining down shots from the mount!
Pettersson breaks from Bones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pettersson cracks Bones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bones taking shots to the head.
Bones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niclas Pettersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pettersson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niclas Pettersson!