PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Jons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jons comes into the arena with You hate clowns!!! blaring out of the sound system. Killings is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill-I Ain't Going Out Like That. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lee Jons
vs
Killings

189 cm
29
286 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Lee Jons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Killings!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jons misses with a looping left.
Killings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jons throws out the jab.

Jons gets caught napping as Killings dives in and scores a takedown. Jons manages to retain guard.
Killings trying to control but Jons is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jons is on top in guard.
Jons wants to pass the guard but Killings is keeping the position.

Killings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jons stacks Killings 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 Jons!
Killings tries to buck Jons off but Jons is having none of it.
Killings throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Killings looks to move to half guard but instead Jons has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killings sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Killings looking for submissions off his back.
Killings is looking for a sweep. Jons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jons is looking to take a break and control but Killings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jons working over Killings with some ground and pound. Killings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killings wants to improve his position but Jons is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings gets back to full guard.

Killings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Killings looking for a sweep. Not yet Killings, not yet.

Killings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killings looking for a guillotine here but Jons defends easily.

Killings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jons wants to pass the guard but Killings is keeping the position.
Killings tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Killings looking for a guillotine here but Jons defends easily.
Killings keeping moving, preventing Jons from controlling successfully.
Jons is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killings is looking for a triangle but Jons pushes his legs off easily.
Jons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Killings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killings is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Killings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circle momentarily. Killings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons avoids them all with ease.
Jons lands a jab-cross combination.
Jons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killings moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnny Lee Jons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Killings misses.
Jons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killings manages to avoid it.
Killings throws a solid leg kick but Jons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killings.
Johnny Lee Jons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jons misses with a looping right.
Killings misses with a wild combination.
Killings misses with a wild combination.
Killings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jons thows a body shot but no joy.
Jons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jons counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Killings misses with a two punch combination.
Killings works over Jons's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Johnny Lee Jons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jons.
Killings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jons.
Killings scores with a jab to the head.
Killings fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Killings blocks the leg kick.
Jons misses with an uppercut. Killings saw that one coming.
Killings looks for a takedown but Jons sprawls well.
Jons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killings on the side of the head.
Killings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jons misses with a body punch
and Killings counters with a series of strikes. Jons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jons thows a body shot but no joy.
Jons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jons moves away from the strike by Killings.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Killings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jons throws out a loose jab but Killings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jons slaps away a takedown attempt from Killings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Lee Jons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killings.
Jons ducks right into an uppercut from Killings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Killings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jons is trying to defend but Killings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jons gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killings pushing down on Jons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Killings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lee Jons's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killings counters with an outside leg kick.
Killings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jons defends it nicely.
Jons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kevin Killings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Killings. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Killings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killings tries for a takedown but Jons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Jons.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killings closes the distance and clinches up with Jons, looking for a takedown. Killings pushes Jons against the cage but Jons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Lee Jons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killings.
Jons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killings misses with a looping right.

Killings feints and as Jons raises his hands in defense, Killings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jons is keeping the position for now.
Killings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killingsis looking to pass into half guard but Jons pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jons is in guard.

Jons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jons has managed to get both his arms back between Killings's legs - danger averted.
Killings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kevin Killings has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Killings lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jons!
Jons really trying hard to get back to half guard 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!

Killings is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killings seems to be looking for submissions.
Jons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killings tries to free his leg and advance position but Jons is retaining full guard.
Johnny Lee Jons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killings slips nicely into half guard.

Jons looking for submissions off his back.

Killings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jons is just riding it out for now. Killings eventually gives up the hold.
Kevin Killings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jons is looking to escape.
Jons gets full guard.
Killings wants to control from the top but Jons keeps moving.

Killings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killings throws a nice looking combination but Jons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killings throws a series of punches but Jons avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Killings.
I've got Killings 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Killings!
A relieved looking Kevin Killings thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.