PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Skogsbaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sjoblom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pierre Skogsbaer
vs
Sjoblom

185 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Skogsbaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Sjoblom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skogsbaer misses with a few strikes there.
Skogsbaer drops Sjoblom with a left and a right! Oh, Sjoblom is hurt - Skogsbaer dives into side control looking to finish!

Sjoblom is rocked!
Sjoblom is trying to control Skogsbaer's posture but Skogsbaer avoids it.
Sjoblom is still in real trouble! Can Skogsbaer finish him?
Sjoblom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skogsbaer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sjoblom seems to have recovered his senses.
Sjoblom is looking to regain half guard here but Skogsbaer keeps moving and retains side control.
Sjoblom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjoblom trying his best to control but Skogsbaer has mounted him.
Sjoblom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sjoblom wants to control but Skogsbaer is having none of it.
Sjoblom is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Sjoblom wants to control but Skogsbaer is having none of it.

Skogsbaer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Skogsbaer scores with a jab to the head.
Skogsbaer misses with a wild combination.
Skogsbaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sjoblom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skogsbaer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sjoblom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skogsbaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skogsbaer wants to stand and escape but Sjoblom is having none of it.
Sjoblom looks gassed!
Sjoblom trying to control but Skogsbaer is working from the bottom.
Sjoblom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sjoblom trying to control but Skogsbaer is working from the bottom.

Skogsbaer pushes Sjoblom off and scrambles back to his feet.

Sjoblom feints and as Skogsbaer raises his hands in defense, Sjoblom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sjoblom looking to pass the guard.
Sjoblom stops Skogsbaer from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pierre Skogsbaer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice sprawl there from Skogsbaer as Sjoblom shoots in.
Skogsbaer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sjoblom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skogsbaer.
Skogsbaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skogsbaer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sjoblom's head.
Sjoblom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skogsbaer.
Skogsbaer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sjoblom.
Skogsbaer misses with a wild body shot.
Skogsbaer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skogsbaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sjoblom shoots in and drives through. Skogsbaer sprawls well.

Sjoblom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skogsbaer keeping moving, preventing Sjoblom from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sjoblom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sjoblom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skogsbaer throws a series of punches but Sjoblom avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Skogsbaer as he connects with a hook.
Sjoblom fails with the takedown.
Jean Pierre Skogsbaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sjoblom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skogsbaer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skogsbaer throws a series of punches but Sjoblom moves out of range.
Skogsbaer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sjoblom. Sjoblom gets slowly back to his feet.
Sjoblom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skogsbaer lands an overhand right.
Sjoblom moves away from the strike by Skogsbaer.
Nice straight punches there by Skogsbaer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skogsbaer.
Nice takedown defense from Skogsbaer. No joy for Sjoblom on that attempt.
Skogsbaer throws a nice looking combination but Sjoblom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skogsbaer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sjoblom shoots for a double leg takedown but Skogsbaer sprawls well. He's pushed Sjoblom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sjoblom tries for a takedown but Skogsbaer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sjoblom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skogsbaer.
Sjoblom looks for a takedown but Skogsbaer sprawls well.
Skogsbaer lands with a shot to the body.
Sjoblom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sjoblom tries for a takedown but Skogsbaer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sjoblom shoots in for a double leg but Skogsbaer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skogsbaer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sjoblom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sjoblom fails with the takedown.
Sjoblom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skogsbaer tries to avoid it but Sjoblom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skogsbaer to the ground. Skogsbaer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skogsbaer throws a right and a left that Sjoblom avoids nicely.

Sjoblom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sjoblom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Skogsbaer keeping moving, preventing Sjoblom from controlling successfully.
Sjoblom is pushing down on Skogsbaer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skogsbaer is fighting to maintain full guard but Sjoblom has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pierre Skogsbaer dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sjoblom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skogsbaer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skogsbaer scores with a hook to the body. Sjoblom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skogsbaer dances in with a quick combination. Sjoblom is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Skogsbaer snaps Sjoblom's head back. Sjoblom stumbles backwards against the cage. Skogsbaer steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sjoblom's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sjoblom just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Pierre Skogsbaer!