PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hikson Grejsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tj Jonson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jonson
vs
Grejsi

182 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hikson Grejsi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grejsi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jonson!
Jonson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Grejsi controlling from mount.
Jonson wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grejsi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grejsi get's back to his feet.

Grejsi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jonson sprawls well initially but Grejsi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jonson is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grejsi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jonson to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson fails with the takedown

and Grejsi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jonson is breathing heavily.
Jonson tries to kick Grejsi off but Grejsi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Grejsi is going to stand back up.
Jonson pushes Grejsi off looking to stand but Grejsi dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hikson Grejsi was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Grejsi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jonson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Grejsi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.

Jonson tries to sprawl but Grejsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grejsi wants to stand up but Jonson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hikson Grejsi 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.

Grejsi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jonson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grejsi is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Grejsi stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grejsi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jonson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hikson Grejsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonson wants to get back to his feet but Grejsi drags him back down.

Grejsi decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grejsi gets a takedown into half guard.
Jonson pushes Grejsi off looking to stand but Grejsi dives back in and keeps control.

Grejsi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Grejsi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jonson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grejsi has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grejsi stands up.

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.
Grejsi looks for a takedown but Jonson sprawls well.
Tj Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonson is defended easily by Grejsi.

Grejsi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grejsi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jonson is squirming around, avoiding Grejsi's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hikson Grejsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonson looks to land a combination. Grejsi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jonson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grejsi counters with a shoot takedown. Jonson fights it but they end up in guard.

Grejsi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grejsi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Grejsi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Grejsi decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grejsi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonson pinned against the cage. Jonson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grejsi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grejsi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonson as he jumps to the side.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Grejsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jonson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tj Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hikson Grejsi.
Jonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jonson tries to sprawl but Grejsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grejsi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jonson controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson wants to get back to his feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hikson Grejsi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jonson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grejsi.
Jonson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Grejsi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jonson's guard.

Grejsi stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson misses with a hook. Grejsi ducked under it nicely.
Jonson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Grejsi gets the takedown into side control.
Jonson is pushing Grejsi's head away, looking to escape. Grejsi manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hikson Grejsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grejsi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hikson Grejsi!