PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubivatel Shenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubivatel Shenkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Shenkov

183 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ubivatel Shenkov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defending well as Shenkov loads up on a big left hand.

Shenkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shenkov is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones won't allow Shenkov to pass to mount.
Shenkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is not content to let Shenkov control the position.
Jones tries to roll over but Shenkov keeps him under control.
Shenkov is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shenkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Shenkov's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shenkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shenkov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shenkov.
Jones slips under a jab from Shenkov.
Shenkov wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Shenkov gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shenkov is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shenkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shenkov wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones 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.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Shenkov is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shenkov won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Shenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Shenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shenkov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shenkov tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Shenkov didn't expect that.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Shenkov blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shenkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Shenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shenkov trying to control the position here.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shenkov misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Shenkov didn't expect that.
Jones won't allow Shenkov to sweep him here.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shenkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shenkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shenkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shenkov lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones tries to buck Shenkov off but he can't manage it.
Shenkov looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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.
Shenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shenkov landing shots from mount.
Shenkov tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Shenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shenkov breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shenkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shenkov wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shenkov.
Shenkov looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four 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.
BOOM! Shenkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shenkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Shenkov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ubivatel Shenkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Shenkov misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shenkov pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shenkov trying to control from the bottom.
Jones with the ground and pound but Shenkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones won't allow Shenkov to sweep him here.
Shenkov is trying to keep Jones in close.
Shenkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shenkov looking to control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shenkov on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shenkov with a poor takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Shenkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Shenkov 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Shenkov with a solid left hand.
Shenkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Shenkov tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Shenkov's guard and throws a big left but Shenkov blocks it.
Shenkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shenkov working a defensive guard here.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Shenkov has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubivatel Shenkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up in Shenkov's guard and throws a big left but Shenkov blocks it.
Jones postures up.
Jones is fighting to break Shenkov's control of his arms but Shenkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones postures up in Shenkov's guard and throws a big left but Shenkov blocks it.
Jones won't allow Shenkov to get back to his feet.
Jones distracts Shenkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones pushes Shenkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Shenkov misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shenkov is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones cracks Shenkov with a big elbow.
Shenkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shenkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shenkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shenkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Jones!