PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Iversen
vs
Jones

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iversen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Iversen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Iversen is blocking nicely.

Iversen pulls guard successfully.
Iversen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is looking to stand up but Iversen won't let him.
Iversen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones prevents Iversen from getting back to his feet.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iversen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good work by Iversen as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Iversen closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Iversen pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones darts in trying to clinch

and Iversen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Iversen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Iversen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Iversen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is not content to let Iversen control the position.
Jones wants to control but Iversen postures up.
Iversen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Iversen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is not content to let Iversen control the position.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Iversen's attempts to control the action.
Iversen 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.
Iversen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones wants to control but Iversen is having none of it.
Iversen looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Iversen maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen content just to control the position here.
Jones wants to hold on but Iversen pushes him away.
Jones is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iversen wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Iversen content just to control the position here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Morten Iversen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.

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.
Jones wants to clinch but Iversen slips to the side

and Iversen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Iversen looking to pass the guard.
Iversen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Iversen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iversen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Iversen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iversen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones wants to stand up but Iversen is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch

and Iversen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Iversen dominated that 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.

Iversen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iversen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Iversen circles away.
Iversen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iversen shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iversen avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Iversen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iversen is controlling him.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Iversen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Iversen tries to pass.
Iversen postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Iversen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iversen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iversen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch
letting Iversen counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to clinch but Iversen moves out of range.
Jones looks to clinch

and Iversen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iversen.
Iversen throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iversen's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Iversen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Iversen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iversen trying to strike off his back.
Iversen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Iversen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iversen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Iversen landing strikes from the mount.
Iversen wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Iversen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Iversen unloading with bombs!
Iversen lands a heavy elbow.
Iversen unloading with bombs!
Iversen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iversen dominating with strikes here.
Iversen content just to control the position here.
Jones regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iversen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Iversen looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Iversen won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Iversen wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Iversen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Iversen pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Iversen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones tries to clinch up.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Iversen breaks from the clinch.
Iversen closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Iversen pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Iversen is avoiding it.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to clinch but Iversen moves out of range.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iversen, pushing him back against the cage.
Iversen wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iversen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Iversen is controlling the position.

Iversen jumps guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Iversen had control of the position.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iversen is on top in guard.
Iversen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iversen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iversen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iversen lands a couple of elbows.
Iversen passes into half guard.
Jones won't allow Iversen to pass to mount.
Morten Iversen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iversen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iversen is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

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.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones tries to roll over but Iversen keeps him under control.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iversen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is pressing down on Iversen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Iversen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iversen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Iversen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iversen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Iversen looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iversen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Iversen. Iversen gets slowly back to his feet.
Iversen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iversen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Iversen misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Iversen.
Jones moves out of range as Iversen throws a body kick.
Iversen scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iversen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Iversen counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen looking to pass the guard.
Iversen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Iversen tries to pass.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Iversen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iversen, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Iversen!