PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xia Ming (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.

Ming
vs
Jones

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xia Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ming throws a one two combo.
Ming throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ming lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ming has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Ming is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ming has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Ming.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ming's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones tries to roll over but Ming keeps him under control.
Ming blocks the strikes from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ming would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ming is keeping the position.
Ming can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ming is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ming is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is nestled in close to Ming, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones throwing shots but Ming is blocking nicely.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Ming is defending well.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Ming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ming defending well though.
Ming is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him

Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ming seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ming is defending well.
Ming avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Ming wants to get back to his feet.
Jones working Ming over with strikes.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Ming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones throwing shots but Ming is blocking nicely.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones throws a strike but Ming avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Ming.
Ming is looking to land body kicks.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ming sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ming lands a right hook to the body.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ming as he jumps to the side.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Ming to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones passes Ming's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ming is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ming defends it well.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ming taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ming pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Ming regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Ming wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Ming with a solid left hand.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Ming's brow.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ming has wrist control.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ming keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Ming wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.

Ming is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ming gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xia Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jones.

Ming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ming sprawls well.
Ming getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xia Ming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ming has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jones is trying to trip Ming. He has hold of a leg but Ming is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones prevents Ming from getting back to his feet.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Ming wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Ming is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ming defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ming getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ming is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ming circles away and we're back to standing.
Ming throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.

Ming moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Ming wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Ming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones 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 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ming hang on?
Ming is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Ming bucks Jones off and manages to get back to his feet!

Ming moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ming regains guard.
Ming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Ming blocks nicely.
Ming is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ming is keeping the position for now.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ming is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ming is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Ming has left one of his arms exposed and Jones doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Ming screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones!