PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Berlusconi (ranked 3410 p4p, 3676 weight class) and Erl Jonsen (ranked 411 p4p, 437 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Berlusconi
vs
Jonsen

183 cm
22
170
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
179
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alessandro Berlusconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erl Jonsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berlusconi gets a double leg takedown into Jonsen's guard.
Berlusconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsen has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
Jonsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berlusconi controls the pace.
Berlusconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berlusconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonsen's head.
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi advances to half guard.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berlusconi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Jonsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berlusconi lands a nice short elbow.
Berlusconi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Berlusconi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jonsen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Berlusconi!
A relieved looking Alessandro Berlusconi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.