PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Shogun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shogun
vs
Jonas

185 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jonas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jonas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shogun tries to roll over but Jonas keeps him under control.
Jonas controlling the action here.
Jonas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jonas prevents Shogun from standing back up.
Jonas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks like Jonas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jonas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jonas is taking a breather. Shogun 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Jonas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shogun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jonas.
Shogun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shogun tries to clinch up.

Jonas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shogun's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jonas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shogun is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Jonas seems content to control.
Shogun is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonas slows the pace down in half guard.
Shogun trying to control from the bottom.
Jonas is looking to pass Shogun's guard but actually Shogun recovers to full guard.
Shogun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jonas controls the pace.
Shogun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jonas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jonas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Jonas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shogun throws a head kick but Jonas moves out of range.
Shogun tries to bum rush Jonas with a series of wild strikes but Jonas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shogun misses with a head kick.
Jonas throws a chopping leg kick but Shogun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shogun moves in looking to clinch but Jonas pushes him off.
A slow jab from Shogun misses its intended target.

Jonas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jonas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Shogun.
Shogun connects with a solid leg kick.
Shogun moves in looking to clinch but Jonas pushes him off.
Jonas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shogun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shogun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shogun tries to clinch up.
Shogun throws the left hand but Jonas avoids the punch easily.
Shogun misses the shot to the body.
Shogun waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jonas.
A low kick from Shogun is predictable there

and Jonas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jonas is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shogun tries to get to full guard but Jonas has control of the leg.
Shogun gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun working a defensive guard here.
Shogun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jonas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shogun throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jonas thows a big elbow that misses.
Shogun is looking to stand up but Jonas isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two 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.
Jonas throwing strikes from guard but Shogun blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shogun throws a push kick but Jonas slaps the foot to one side.
Christopher Shogun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonas shoots for a takedown but Shogun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shogun throws a lazy body kick

and Jonas counters with a takedown into side control.
Shogun wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jonas controls the position from side control.
Shogun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonas is staying tight to Shogun's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonas slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Jonas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jonas controlling from side mount.
Jonas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jack Jonas has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shogun prevents Jonas from moving into mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shogun misses with a looping left.
Shogun closes the distance but Jonas moves to the side

and Jonas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shogun is looking to stand up but Jonas isn't so interested in that idea.
Jonas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shogun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonas won't allow Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jonas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Shogun scores with a head kick.
Jonas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonas counters with a two punch combo.
Jack Jonas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shogun tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jonas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shogun wants to get back to his feet but Jonas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonas preventing the sweep.
Shogun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonas is controlling him.
Jonas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shogun can't keep his opponent in guard - Jonas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shogun looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jonas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jonas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shogun is trying to control but can't.
Jonas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shogun trying to control here.
Jonas controlling the action here.
Christopher Shogun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shogun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shogun is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jonas in particular looking to stall.
Jonas is trying to control. Shogun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Jonas just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shogun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shogun darts in trying to clinch

and Jonas counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shogun is trying to control the position but Jonas postures up.
Shogun keeping moving, preventing Jonas from controlling successfully.
Shogun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jonas.
Jonas trying to control but Shogun is working from the bottom.
Shogun wants to sweep here but Jonas controlling him for the moment.
Jack Jonas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shogun controls Jonas momentarily but Jonas frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jonas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonas 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jonas!