PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackob Keen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with You Aint Stoppin Me blaring out of the sound system. Deon Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Keen

175 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackob Keen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Keen keeps it at a distance.
Keen feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Keen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Deon Jones has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Keen which made him look bad.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keen counters with a straight right hand.
Keen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Keen which made him look bad.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keen.
Keen throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Keen catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Keen counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Keen is avoiding it.
A jab from Keen misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Keen blocks it.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones wants to clinch but Keen slips to the side
and Keen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keen's waist but Keen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Keen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones tries to clinch up but Keen circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Keen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Keen.
Jackob Keen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Keen backpedaling.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Keen.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones defending well as Keen loads up on a big left hand.
Keen misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones slips a jab from Keen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Keen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackob Keen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deon Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keen is defending well for now.
Keen tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keen's brow.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Keen is blocking nicely.
Keen is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Keen 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keen avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Keen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Keen misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Keen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackob Keen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jones clinches.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keen takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is looking to control Keen's arms but Keen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keen's efforts to push away.
Keen is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Keen circles away.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Keen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Keen's shoulder, as Keen tries to avoid the shot.
Keen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keen.
Keen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keen misses with a straight left.
Keen swinging wildly here.
Keen lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Deon Jones's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Keen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keen finish him?!
Jones tries to clinch but Keen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackob Keen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Keen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones defending well as Keen loads up on a big left hand.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Keen.
Keen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Keen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Keen does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Keen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Keen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keen is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones taking a breather.
Keen is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones has Keen pressed against the cage, preventing Keen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keen tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.

Keen breaks from the clinch.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keen connects with a single shot there.
Deon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to clinch but Keen moves out of range.
Jones moves away from the strike by Keen.
Keen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Keen looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Keen avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keen.
Jones has Keen pressed against the cage, preventing Keen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Keen has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackob Keen.
I've got Keen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackob Keen!
Jackob Keen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.