PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nowitzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Nowitzki
vs
Jones

210 cm
18
236 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Nowitzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nowitzki, who protects the arm well.
Nowitzki is looking for a sweep.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but Nowitzki is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowitzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones looks gassed!

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nowitzki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nowitzki struggling a bit here.
Nowitzki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nowitzki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Nowitzki!
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nowitzki is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jones has control of Nowitzki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nowitzki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nowitzki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones landing punches.
Jones fails to move to back control.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nowitzki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nowitzki is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nowitzki has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Jones goes for an armbar but Nowitzki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nowitzki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Nowitzki blocks nicely.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nowitzki is keeping the position.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowitzki is retaining full guard.
Nowitzki can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nowitzki has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowitzki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a strike but Nowitzki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nowitzki is keeping the position.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nowitzki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Nowitzki in his guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.

Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nowitzki takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nowitzki showing good submission defense here.

Nowitzki is trying to defend against the choke here but Jones has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jones Tightens the hold and Nowitzki taps out furiously! Jones displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jones!