PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Val Kjartansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kjartansson
vs
Jones

170 cm
21
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
151 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Val Kjartansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Utah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kjartansson circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjartansson as he avoids it easily.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Kjartansson pushes him off.
Jones throws a hook but Kjartansson blocks it.
Kjartansson tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Kjartansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kjartansson lands a front kick.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kjartansson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Kjartansson fails to land.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kjartansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Val Kjartansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kjartansson avoids it.
Kjartansson misses with a body punch.
Jones is working for takedown but Kjartansson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjartansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjartansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kjartansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjartansson controls his hands.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kjartansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Jones drags the fight down to the ground.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kjartansson defends it easily.

Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kjartansson stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kjartansson!
Jones manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kjartansson moves nicely into side control.
Jones tries to escape but Kjartansson is in control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kjartansson's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson slows the pace down in half guard.
Kjartansson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones wants to control but Kjartansson is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kjartansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kjartansson misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kjartansson misses with a double jab.
Kjartansson lands the left hand.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kjartansson manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but Kjartansson is having none of it.
Kjartansson throws a sloppy body shot

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjartansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kjartansson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
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 Val Kjartansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kjartansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Kjartansson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones wants to clinch.
Kjartansson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones moves away from the strike by Kjartansson.
Jones tries to bum rush Kjartansson with a series of wild strikes but Kjartansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kjartansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kjartansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kjartansson scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Kjartansson misses

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kjartansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kjartansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Val Kjartansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kjartansson counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjartansson connects with a single shot there.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Utah Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dives in and grabs Kjartansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kjartansson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Kjartansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kjartansson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Kjartansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kjartansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones moves to clinch but Kjartansson breaks away
and Kjartansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kjartansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kjartansson. Kjartansson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a one two! Kjartansson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kjartansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Kjartansson.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjartansson.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kjartansson counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Kjartansson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones motions for Kjartansson to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kjartansson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Kjartansson connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kjartansson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kjartansson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kjartansson misses with a low kick.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kjartansson. Kjartansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kjartansson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Kjartansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kjartansson tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kjartansson lands with an overhand left.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kjartansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jones tries for a kimura but Kjartansson is defending well.
Kjartansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kjartansson tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to stand but Kjartansson is controlling his head.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjartansson sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Val Kjartansson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Kjartansson pushes him off.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Kjartansson moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Kjartansson pushes him off.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kjartansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kjartansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kjartansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Kjartansson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kjartansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones forces Kjartansson back against the cage and clinches.
Kjartansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kjartansson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kjartansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kjartansson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Kjartansson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kjartansson is avoiding it.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kjartansson misses with a low kick.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Kjartansson in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kjartansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjartansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utah Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Kjartansson won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kjartansson.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kjartansson avoids it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjartansson lands with a left to the head.
Jones works on Kjartansson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kjartansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjartansson.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kjartansson avoids it.
Kjartansson misses with a punch to the body.
Kjartansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjartansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kjartansson misses with a punch to the body.

Kjartansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kjartansson throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Kjartansson is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Kjartansson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Val Kjartansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Kjartansson with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kjartansson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kjartansson delivers a nice body kick.
Kjartansson misses with a body kick.
Val Kjartansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kjartansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Kjartansson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kjartansson swivels and escapes.
Kjartansson scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Kjartansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kjartansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kjartansson throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kjartansson circles away.
Kjartansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to move into range but Kjartansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kjartansson moved away.
Kjartansson delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Good leg kick by Kjartansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kjartansson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones looks to clinch
and Kjartansson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kjartansson.
Kjartansson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones swings for the body but Kjartansson moves out of range.
Kjartansson lands with a shot to the body.
Kjartansson digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Val Kjartansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kjartansson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Val Kjartansson!
Val Kjartansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.