PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Segurado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Segurado has chosen No Rival as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jonsson
vs
Segurado

182 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Global Empire MMA Gear

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TJ Segurado!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Segurado tries to sprawl but Jonsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jonsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Segurado's head.
Jonsson is pressing down on Segurado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Segurado is holding on for now.
Jonsson is working hard here to advance position.
Jonsson working Segurado over with strikes.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonsson thows a huge punch but Segurado dodges it nicely.
Segurado wants to get back to full guard.
Jonsson throws a strike but Segurado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jonsson 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.
Segurado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jonsson stands up over Segurado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Segurado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jonsson!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jonsson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segurado working Jonsson over with strikes here.
Jonsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsson tries to get out of the position.
Jonsson is squirming around, avoiding Segurado's attempts to control the action.
Jonsson tries to reverse the position but Segurado maintains control.
Jonsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jonsson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Segurado. What's that going to do exactly?
Jonsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Segurado throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jonsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Segurado has a good base and remains in mount.
Jonsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Segurado is trying to control. Jonsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segurado prevents Jonsson from improving his position.
Segurado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jonsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segurado uses his free foot to push down on Jonsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jonsson.
Segurado thowing shots but they're missing.
Jonsson blocking the ground and pound.
Jonsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segurado avoids the attempt from Jonsson to control.
Segurado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonsson is looking to escape.
Jonsson working to try and regain half guard.
Jonsson tries to hold on but Segurado postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Segurado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segurado throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to reverse the position but Segurado maintains control.
Jonsson wants to control but Segurado is having none of it.
Segurado connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Segurado sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jonsson is squirming around, avoiding Segurado's attempts to control the action.
Jonsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Segurado lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsson wants to control but Segurado is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erik Jonsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Segurado tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Segurado misses.
Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Segurado circles away.
Segurado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Segurado somewhat.

Segurado gets caught napping as Jonsson dives in and scores a takedown. Segurado manages to retain guard.
Jonsson throws a strike but Segurado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jonsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Segurado defends well.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Segurado from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson keeping full guard, as Segurado tries to pass.
Jonsson is trying to keep Segurado in close.
Jonsson seems keen to control Segurado's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erik Jonsson.
Jonsson dives in and grabs Segurado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Segurado pushes down on Jonsson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segurado shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsson tries to sprawl out of it but Segurado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erik Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Segurado tries to sprawl but Jonsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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 scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jonsson is pressing down on Segurado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Segurado is holding on for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jonsson slips a nice elbow through Segurado's hands, connecting with Segurado's forehead.
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 Segurado's temple.
Jonsson wants to pass to mount but Segurado is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to land a strike but Segurado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jonsson is in close to Segurado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Segurado keeps moving.
Segurado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jonsson trying to control but Segurado is working from the bottom.
Jonsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Segurado keeps moving.
Jonsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jonsson with a nice head shot there.
Jonsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segurado wants to get back to his feet but Jonsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Segurado is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jonsson throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Segurado trying to keep a closed guard but Jonsson is proving a slippery customer.
Jonsson with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Jonsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Segurado shoots in but Jonsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsson dives in and grabs Segurado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Segurado pushes down on Jonsson's head and hops out.

Jonsson drives through with a takedown into Segurado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jonsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jonsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jonsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Segurado keeps moving.
Jonsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson works over Segurado with some ground and pound from guard.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Segurado keeps moving.
Jonsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jonsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jonsson preventing the sweep.
Segurado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Segurado is trying to control the position but Jonsson postures up.
Jonsson won't allow Segurado to sweep him here.
Jonsson trying to move into half guard but instead Segurado has managed to sweep!
Erik Jonsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Erik Jonsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Segurado tries to stand but Jonsson is controlling from the bottom.
Jonsson is pulling down on Segurado's head. It's preventing any offense from Segurado, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Erik Jonsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Segurado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jonsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segurado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Segurado leaves Jonsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Jonsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Segurado throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Segurado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Segurado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Segurado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Segurado circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but Segurado shows good takedown defense.
Jonsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Segurado. Segurado gets slowly back to his feet.

Jonsson scores with a takedown into Segurado's guard.
TJ Segurado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Segurado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Jonsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jonsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Jonsson!