PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson's entrance music is Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jonsson
vs
Polliver

176 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
27
175 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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BUY ONE,GET TWO

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jonsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Polliver has his foot on Jonsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonsson looking to pass the guard.
Jonsson trying to move into half guard but instead Polliver has managed to sweep!

Jonsson has an active guard here but Polliver has managed to pass into half guard.
Polliver is keen to just control but Jonsson is a slippery customer.
Jonsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polliver.
Polliver wants to free his trapped foot but Jonsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Polliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Polliver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jonsson!
Polliver looking to control and managing it successfully.

Polliver goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jonsson turns into him and now he's in Polliver's guard.
Jonsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polliver is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Polliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polliver looking to control.

Jonsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Polliver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Polliver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Polliver!
Polliver postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jonsson is looking for a sweep.
Jonsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Polliver throws a strike but Jonsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Jonsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Polliver defends it easily.
Polliver is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jonsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polliver has managed to get both his arms back between Jonsson's legs - danger averted.
Polliver trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.

Jonsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Polliver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jonsson.
Jonsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Polliver controls the position.
Polliver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jonsson struggling a bit here.
Polliver trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polliver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Jonsson is looking to regain half guard here but Polliver keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Polliver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graham Polliver will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jonsson tries to clinch up but Polliver circles away and keeps his distance.
Polliver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jonsson is out of range.
Polliver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonsson.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Polliver as Jonsson shoots in.

Polliver has closed the distance and engaged Jonsson in a clinch.

Polliver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jonsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Polliver to the mat. Polliver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Polliver is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.

Jonsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Jonsson from controlling successfully.
Jonsson advances position into side control!
Jonsson moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jonsson goes for an armbar but Polliver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Polliver.
Polliver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polliver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jonsson controls Polliver momentarily but Polliver frees himself.

Jonsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polliver trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jonsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polliver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonsson is keeping the position for now.
Polliver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Polliver from controlling successfully.

Jonsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jonsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Polliver stacks Jonsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Polliver!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is not content to let Polliver control the position.
Polliver tries to advance to mount but Jonsson denies him.
Polliver trying to control the action but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Jonsson is looking to reverse the position.
Polliver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonsson keeps working.
Jonsson regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver is keen to just control but Jonsson is a slippery customer.
Jonsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polliver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polliver's back!
Jonsson is trying to stick to Polliver's back but Polliver is turning into Jonsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jonsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polliver.

Jonsson looking for subs off his back but Polliver has passed one foot through into half guard.
Polliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jonsson wants to control but Polliver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polliver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Graham Polliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonsson shoots for a takedown but Polliver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andreas Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonsson tries to clinch up
and Polliver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jonsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polliver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Polliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Polliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Andreas Jonsson has been cut.
Polliver takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonsson.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonsson tries to clinch but Polliver moves away
and Polliver counters with a series of strikes. Jonsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Polliver.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.
Jonsson tries to move into range but Polliver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jonsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Jonsson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polliver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson clinches but Polliver breaks the clinch
and Polliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polliver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jonsson looks to clinch
and Polliver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polliver misses with the combination.
Polliver throws a leg kick but Jonsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polliver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Polliver forces Jonsson back against the ropes and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polliver scores with a knee to the head.
Jonsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Polliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Polliver working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Polliver avoids the elbow strike from Jonsson, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Polliver avoids the damage to the body.
Polliver landing knees to the head.
Polliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Polliver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
Jonsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polliver avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonsson.
Polliver lands a nice knee to the body.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jonsson.
Jonsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Polliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
Polliver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polliver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polliver lands an elbow that stopped Jonsson in his tracks for a moment.
Jonsson throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson lands an elbow inside that Polliver shrugs off.
Jonsson fails to pull guard.
Jonsson can't find room to land a body shot as Polliver controls the action.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but Polliver manages to get underhooks.
Polliver landing knees to the head.
Polliver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Polliver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jonsson gets through Polliver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polliver stops a takedown attempt from Jonsson.
Knees to the body from Polliver.
Polliver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jonsson tries to pull guard but Polliver won't allow it.
Graham Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polliver lands a knee to the head.
Jonsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jonsson tries to keep at a distance but Polliver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver scores with a knee to the head.
Jonsson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Polliver.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonsson as Polliver tries to tie him up.
Polliver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jonsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonsson tries for a takedown but Polliver manages to get underhooks.
Polliver crunches a lovely knee into Jonsson's ribcage.
Polliver stalling in the clinch but Jonsson improves position.
Polliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson misses with a knee strike.
Polliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jonsson is trying to drag Polliver to the mat but Polliver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polliver lands an elbow inside that Jonsson shrugs off.
Polliver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polliver misses with an elbow strike.
Polliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polliver 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Polliver!