PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Teebow (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.

Jones
vs
Teebow

199 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 Los Angeles, Stephan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Teebow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teebow swivels and escapes.

Jones scores a takedown into full mount!

Jones working for a submission but Teebow is keeping him at bay.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teebow working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Teebow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teebow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Teebow working to try and regain half guard.
Jones moves to back control.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teebow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Teebow wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Teebow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the attempt from Teebow to control.
Teebow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teebow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Teebow tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Teebow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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 working for a guillotine from mount but Teebow is in no mood to give up.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Teebow has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Teebow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teebow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is thwarting Teebow's attempts to control the position.
Teebow is trying to get back to full guard.

Teebow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Teebow looking for submissions off his back.
Teebow wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Teebow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Teebow looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teebow gets back to full guard.

Teebow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Teebow has wrist control.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teebow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teebow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teebow!

Teebow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.

Teebow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

Teebow has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Teebow is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Teebow hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yuri Teebow!