PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Makke on mies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wanderlei Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorgen Jonsson's chin.

Silva
vs
Jonsson

180 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Jonsson moved away.

Jonsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jonsson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jonsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Jonsson stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonsson is controlling him.
Jonsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jonsson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonsson stops Silva from standing up.
Jonsson passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jonsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonsson winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jonsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jonsson.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jonsson is taking a breather. Silva 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jonsson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is staying active underneath Jonsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva looks to land a combination but Jonsson avoids it well.
Jonsson shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.
Jonsson shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Jonsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Jonsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonsson lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jonsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Jonsson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.

Jonsson clinches up against the cage.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Jonsson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva looks for the body kick but Jonsson saw that one coming.

Jonsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jonsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.
Jonsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Jonsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Jonsson controlling his opponent.
Jonsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jonsson breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jonsson landing shots from mount.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Jonsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Jonsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Jonsson is out of range.

Jonsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Jonsson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jorgen Jonsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Jonsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jonsson working the head with strikes.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
Jonsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jonsson trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jonsson connects with a decent elbow.
Silva tries to escape but Jonsson is in control.
Jonsson is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jonsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jonsson lands an elbow.
Jonsson landing a few strikes.
Jonsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonsson controls the position from side control.
Jonsson lands some shots froms side control.
Jonsson lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jonsson slows the pace down.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Jonsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Jonsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Jonsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Jonsson persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.

Jonsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Jonsson is controlling him
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonsson is controlling the pace.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jonsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jonsson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Jonsson trying to control the pace.
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonsson lands strikes from half guard.
Jonsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jonsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonsson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jonsson wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Jonsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Jonsson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jonsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.

Jonsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Jonsson sits in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jonsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson prevents Silva from standing back up.
Jonsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jonsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
Jonsson is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Jonsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jonsson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Jonsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Jonsson is controlling him
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Jonsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jonsson controlling the action here.
Jorgen Jonsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jonsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Jonsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 43:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Jonsson!
Jorgen Jonsson is the new light heavyweight champion!