PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jonberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobroma Garvonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jonberg
vs
Garvonin

183 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Jonberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kobroma Garvonin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garvonin is defended easily by Jonberg.
Garvonin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garvonin has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Jonberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobroma Garvonin.
Jonberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Garvonin circles away.
Garvonin shoots in and drives through. Jonberg sprawls well.

Jonberg moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Jonberg to work.
Jonberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garvonin's defenses.
Jonberg connects with a knee to the head.
Jonberg landing knees to the head.
Garvonin fails to pull guard.

Garvonin pulls Jonberg into guard.
Garvonin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonberg advances position into side control!
A control attempt from Garvonin but he's now mounted!
Garvonin tries to lock up and control but Jonberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garvonin is looking to improve his position but Jonberg isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garvonin tries to hold on but Jonberg pushes him away.
Garvonin tries to reverse the position but Jonberg maintains control.
Garvonin tries to hold on but Jonberg pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Garvonin is looking to improve his position but Jonberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Jonberg wants to stand but Garvonin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Garvonin is working to get back to half guard.
Garvonin is trying to reverse the position but instead Jonberg has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Garvonin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Garvonin trying to control but not successfully.
Jonberg has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Garvonin's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonberg wants to control but Garvonin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jonberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jonberg stuffs the takedown.
Jonberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jonberg.
Jonberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jonberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonberg has Garvonin pressed against the ropes.
Jonberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garvonin is breathing heavily.
Jonberg has Garvonin pushed against the ropes.
Jonberg working Garvonin over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonberg landing knees to the head.
Jonberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garvonin.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jonberg landing knees to the head.
Jonberg effectively controlling the action here.
Garvonin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Jonberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobroma Garvonin.
Garvonin takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvonin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garvonin tries for a takedown but Jonberg manages to get underhooks.
Jonberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jonberg taking a breather.
Jonberg gets underhooks to prevent Garvonin's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jonberg obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garvonin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jonberg connects with a knee to the head.
Michael Jonberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jonberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garvonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jonberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jonberg stalling the fight.
Jonberg with a knee to the head.
Garvonin being controlled against the ropes.
Jonberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garvonin's defenses.
Garvonin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonberg walks away with a smile on his face. Garvonin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garvonin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonberg.
Kobroma Garvonin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jonberg moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonberg stalling the fight.
Garvonin tries to pull guard but Jonberg forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jonberg lands an elbow just above Garvonin 's eye.
Jonberg lands an elbow just above Garvonin 's eye.
Garvonin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garvonin takes an elbow to the temple.
Jonberg connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonberg.
Jonberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garvonin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jonberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Jonberg.
Jonberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garvonin.
Donk. Jonberg catches Garvonin right on the button with a cross.

Jonberg moves into range and clinches up with Garvonin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonberg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jonberg lands a nice elbow.
Jonberg working the clinch nicely. Garvonin is working for position but Jonberg cracks him with a big knee to the head! Garvonin crumples up against the ropes and Jonberg lands two more shots before the ref can save Garvonin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Michael Jonberg!