PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stjernholm Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen David Bowie - Sound and Vision as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stjernholm Madsen
vs
Jones

170 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 London, Michael Stjernholm Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in and bounces Stjernholm Madsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stjernholm Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Stjernholm Madsen really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjernholm Madsen controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Stjernholm Madsen's guard and throws a big left but Stjernholm Madsen blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stjernholm Madsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stjernholm Madsen is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stjernholm Madsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stjernholm Madsen is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Stjernholm Madsen from getting back to his feet.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stjernholm Madsen trying to control here.
Stjernholm Madsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Stjernholm Madsen defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones takes a swing at Stjernholm Madsen's ribcage but misses.
Stjernholm Madsen attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stjernholm Madsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stjernholm Madsen, who protects the arm well.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stjernholm Madsen, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four 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.
Jones trying to control the action but Stjernholm Madsen is working from the bottom.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stjernholm Madsen, who protects the arm well.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones jabs Stjernholm Madsen right on the nose. Stjernholm Madsen blinks but takes it well.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stjernholm Madsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Stjernholm Madsen's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stjernholm Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stjernholm Madsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stjernholm Madsen defends it nicely.
Stjernholm Madsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stjernholm Madsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stjernholm Madsen to the mat! Stjernholm Madsen manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Stjernholm Madsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Stjernholm Madsen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stjernholm Madsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stjernholm Madsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stjernholm Madsen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stjernholm Madsen is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Stjernholm Madsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Stjernholm Madsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stjernholm Madsen gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjernholm Madsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stjernholm Madsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stjernholm Madsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Stjernholm Madsen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones throws a hook but Stjernholm Madsen blocks it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Stjernholm Madsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stjernholm Madsen manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjernholm Madsen working a defensive guard here.
Stjernholm Madsen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Stjernholm Madsen trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
David Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones stays in close to Stjernholm Madsen's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Jones.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stjernholm Madsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Stjernholm Madsen's guard now, I'm sure.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Jones!