PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phantom Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Kartov

180 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phantom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Nogi Kartov has been cut.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kartov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Kartov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Kartov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Kartov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kartov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kartov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kartov moves out of range easily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartov moves away.
A shot to de liver by Kartov. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kartov is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kartov checks a leg kick.
Phantom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kartov checks a leg kick.
Kartov digs a good hook to Jones's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phantom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Kartov blocks the low kick.
Kartov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Kartov checks it.
Jones throws a head kick that Kartov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kartov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones misses with a low kick.

Kartov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Kartov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kartov is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kartov is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Kartov is looking for a kimura here.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kartov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kartov is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
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 Phantom Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Kartov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Kartov throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kartov checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Kartov on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Phantom Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartov slips under a jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones is looking to slow Kartov down with leg kicks.
Jones misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kartov avoids a kick to the body.
Kartov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones throws a head kick but Kartov moves out of range.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones misses with a low kick as Kartov jumps back.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Kartov avoids it.
Kartov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Kartov blocks a leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kartov.
Kartov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws and low kick but Kartov moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kartov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kartov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Phantom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Kartov tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Kartov lands a right hook to the body.
Kartov misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Kartov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartov somewhat.
Kartov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kartov takes a step back to recover.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kartov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Kartov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Kartov blocks the leg kick.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kartov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones lands a front kick.
Kartov throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Kartov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Jones.

Kartov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kartov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Kartov is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phantom Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kartov scores with a nice right hand.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kartov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kartov throws a shot to the body.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kartov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones thows a leg kick but Kartov checks it
and Kartov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kartov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kartov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kartov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kartov shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a head kick but Kartov moves out of range.
Kartov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kartov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Phantom Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Kartov on that attempt.

Kartov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kartov lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kartov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kartov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

Kartov drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Kartov off! Kartov jumps back into Jones's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kartov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Kartov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nogi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Kartov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kartov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kartov trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nogi Kartov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!