PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1552 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 209 p4p, 256 weight class). Jones Jr has chosen The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rishkinov
vs
Jones Jr

180 cm
34
169
30 - 13 - 0

180 cm
36
174
25 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones Jr enables Rishkinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Jr wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Rishkinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov throws an elbow that misses. Jones Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rishkinov's guard. Nice move by Jones Jr!

Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here.
Jones Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr wants to pass the guard but Rishkinov is keeping the position.
Jones Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov 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.
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jones Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.
Jones Jr preventing the sweep.

Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Jr is aware though and is defending well.

Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov is controlling Jones Jr's posture.

Rishkinov working for submissions but it's allowed Jones Jr to get to half guard.
Rishkinov trying to hold on to Jones Jr's head to control him but Jones Jr postures up.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard but Jones Jr has mounted him!
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but Jones Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones Jr lands with some strikes.
Rishkinov tries to reverse the position but Jones Jr maintains control.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes but Rishkinov is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Rishkinov tries to hold on but Jones Jr pushes him away.

Jones Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rishkinov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rishkinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov sneaks back into half guard.
Rishkinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!

Rishkinov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rishkinov controlling well, preventing Jones Jr from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is working the ground and pound. Can Jones Jr escape?
Rishkinov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rishkinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Rishkinov trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr trying to control the hands but Rishkinov breaks the grip.
Jones Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rishkinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a head kick but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Jones Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Jones Jr clobbers Rishkinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rishkinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range.
Jones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones Jr on the side of the head.
Jones Jr slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr connects with the punch.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
No joy there for Rishkinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
A big right from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Jones Jr misses with a low kick.
Jones Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rishkinov.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Jones Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Rishkinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rishkinov cracks Jones Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov thuds a left hand into Jones Jr's body.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Jones Jr cracks Rishkinov with an open hand slap.
Rishkinov throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
Rishkinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rishkinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones Jr misses with a looping left.
Rishkinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Rishkinov tries to counter with a takedown but Jones Jr is quick to defend against it.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Rishkinov is looking to chop away at Jones Jr's legs.
Jones Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rishkinov.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Jones Jr sees coming a mile off.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rishkinov gets caught napping as Jones Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Rishkinov manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rishkinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones Jr from advancing to side control.
Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rishkinov momentarily.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Rishkinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.

Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov 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.
Jones Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov controlling the action here.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Rishkinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rishkinov.

Rishkinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov working over Jones Jr with some ground and pound. Jones Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rishkinov slips a nice elbow through Jones Jr's hands, connecting with Jones Jr's forehead.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Jones Jr is blocking nicely.
Jones Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones Jr wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr 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.
Rishkinov advances position into side control!
Jones Jr is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Jones Jr is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov lands an elbow.
Jones Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov with the ground and pound but Jones Jr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rishkinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones Jr's head.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones Jr wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones Jr tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rishkinov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
A very excited looking Serhey Rishkinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.