PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousaf Kurracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Kurracon

198 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousaf Kurracon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a hook.
Kurracon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Kurracon improves position.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurracon avoids it.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurracon as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kurracon is controlling him.
Kurracon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurracon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries a body shot but Kurracon blocks it.
Jones wants to stall.
Kurracon avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Kurracon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jim Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yousaf Kurracon.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurracon has him pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurracon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kurracon misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurracon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurracon. Kurracon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurracon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Jones clinches.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Kurracon is blocking nicely.
Kurracon is looking for a takedown.
Kurracon has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurracon has double underhooks.
Kurracon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kurracon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurracon tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kurracon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.

Oooh a lovely combination from Jones sends Kurracon down but not out. Jones dives into side control looking to finish.

Kurracon is rocked!

It looks like Yousaf Kurracon has been cut.
Kurracon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurracon, who protects the arm well.
Kurracon is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control the action but Kurracon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yousaf Kurracon'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.

Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurracon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a head kick but Kurracon moves out of range.
Kurracon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch but Kurracon moves out of range.
Kurracon throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kurracon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurracon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Yousaf Kurracon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Kurracon is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Kurracon! A quality knockout there for Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Jones!