PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Carlgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Jonson
vs
Carlgren

182 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Carlgren!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonson.
Carlgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlgren fails to land the takedown.
Mac Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlgren closes the distance and clinches up with Jonson, looking for a takedown. Carlgren pushes Jonson against the cage but Jonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Carlgren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlgren is working away from the top position though.
Jonson is looking to improve his position.
Carlgren is taking a breather. Jonson 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.

Jonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jonson is breathing heavily.
Carlgren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlgren controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jonson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carlgren pulls his head out easily.
Carlgren trying to pass the guard but Jonson defending well.
Carlgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonson keeps working.
Jonson punching from the bottom.
Jonson wants to improve his position but Carlgren is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonson is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carlgren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two 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.
Carlgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Carlgren.
Jonson clinches but Carlgren breaks the clinch

and Carlgren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jonson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Carlgren gets to his feet. Jonson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jonson scores with a three punch combo!
Jonson tries to clinch

and Carlgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jonson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlgren manages to get himself to full guard.
Jonson distracts Carlgren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jonson wants to stand but Carlgren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carlgren keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
Jonson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carlgren is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jonson won't allow Carlgren to sweep him here.
Carlgren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Carlgren.

Carlgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carlgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jonson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlgren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jonson wants to control but Carlgren is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlgren passes to full mount!
Carlgren trying to control but Jonson is having none of it.
Jonson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Carlgren controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlgren landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Carlgren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jonson fails with the takedown

and Carlgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carlgren is in close to Jonson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carlgren 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.
Carlgren won't allow Jonson to sweep him here.
Robin Carlgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonson keeping moving, preventing Carlgren from controlling successfully.
Carlgren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Carlgren stands up and waves to Jonson to follow him.

Carlgren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jonson is looking to stand up but Carlgren isn't so interested in that idea.

Jonson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carlgren is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson is trying to break free.
Jonson tries to break the clinch but Carlgren is controlling the position.
Carlgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Jonson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jonson jumps into guard, dragging Carlgren to the mat.
Carlgren trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Jonson has a closed guard, preventing Carlgren from standing up.
Carlgren wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.
Jonson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Carlgren decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jonson throws a combination that misses
and Carlgren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlgren.
You can see the frustration on Jonson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson being controlled for a moment.
Jonson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlgren trying to control the action but Jonson is working from the bottom.

Carlgren stands up and beckons Jonson to his feet.
Mac Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonson wants to clinch but Carlgren slips to the side
and Carlgren counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlgren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Carlgren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jonson's guard.
Carlgren passes Jonson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jonson manages to get to full guard.
Carlgren stopping the sweep attempt from Jonson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonson is keeping the position for now.

Jonson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carlgren wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.
Carlgren won't allow Jonson to get back to his feet.
Carlgren chips away with some ground and pound.

Jonson working for a triangle but Carlgren defends it easily.
Jonson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlgren!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonson lands a big shot there that rocks Carlgren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlgren regains half guard.
Jonson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlgren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlgren gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carlgren has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jonson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carlgren has tightened it up now! Jonson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robin Carlgren!