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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain Rivera looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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274 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Jonson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jonson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Jonson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
I looks like Jonson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivera tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jonson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jonson.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jonson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Jonson tries to pass.
Jonson content to stall in guard here.
Rivera controls Jonson momentarily but Jonson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jonson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that.
Rivera seems a little lost for a moment, as Jonson dominates the positioning.
Rivera stops Jonson from passing to mount.
Jonson happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeps Jonson under control for a moment.
Jonson moves into full mount!
Jonson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Jonson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jonson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jonson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivera is trying to defend but Jonson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jonson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jonson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jonson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.
Jonson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jonson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Jonson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jonson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jonson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Jonson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Rivera moves into full guard.
Jonson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Jonson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Jonson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jonson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Jonson getting side control.
Jonson controlling the action here.
Jonson trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well.
Jonson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Jonson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
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.
Jonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonson pushes down on Rivera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jonson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rivera tries to kick Jonson off but Jonson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson content to control rather than advance.
Pit Jonson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera tries to roll over but Jonson keeps him under control.
Jonson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jonson is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Jonson seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera pushes Jonson off looking to stand but Jonson dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Jonson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jonson is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Jonson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Jonson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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