PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koo Kuhrimao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Kuhrimao

185 cm
25
199 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

175 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koo Kuhrimao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones leaves Kuhrimao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuhrimao misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Kuhrimao walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Kuhrimao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuhrimao looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kuhrimao fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuhrimao.
Jones tries to bum rush Kuhrimao with a series of wild strikes but Kuhrimao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuhrimao has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jordan Jones has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuhrimao loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Kuhrimao has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuhrimao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Kuhrimao looks gassed!
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

Kuhrimao gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuhrimao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuhrimao is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kuhrimao is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuhrimao.
Jones managing to control the position.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Kuhrimao blocks the low kick.
Kuhrimao needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.

Kuhrimao gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Kuhrimao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones kicks Kuhrimao off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kuhrimao avoids it well.
Kuhrimao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuhrimao off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Kuhrimao swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kuhrimao scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuhrimao looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koo Kuhrimao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kuhrimao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Kuhrimao backs away looking to recover.
Jones lands a jab.
Koo Kuhrimao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.

Kuhrimao gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Kuhrimao doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kuhrimao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuhrimao.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao is breathing heavily.
Kuhrimao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a one two! Kuhrimao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuhrimao misses the target.
Kuhrimao throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kuhrimao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuhrimao wants a takedown but no success here.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
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!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kuhrimao sprawls well.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kuhrimao's leg but Kuhrimao calmly moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuhrimao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuhrimao ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuhrimao also avoids with ease.
Kuhrimao misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuhrimao shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuhrimao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao moves out of range.
Kuhrimao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuhrimao throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuhrimao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kuhrimao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuhrimao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones catches Kuhrimao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuhrimao back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Kuhrimao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuhrimao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Kuhrimao shoots in.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Jones'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!

Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuhrimao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuhrimao fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuhrimao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuhrimao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a good jab.
Kuhrimao swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Kuhrimao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kuhrimao persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Kuhrimao's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuhrimao tries to avoid it.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Kuhrimao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuhrimao misses with a double jab.
Kuhrimao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones tests Kuhrimao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuhrimao fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koo Kuhrimao.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuhrimao back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Kuhrimao tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuhrimao has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhrimao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Kuhrimao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuhrimao is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Kuhrimao shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tests Kuhrimao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuhrimao's calf.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuhrimao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuhrimao.
Kuhrimao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuhrimao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuhrimao shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones feints a jab promting Kuhrimao to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuhrimao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuhrimao avoids them all with ease.
Kuhrimao throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Kuhrimao misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Kuhrimao shrugs it off.
Jones looks to land a combination. Kuhrimao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones cracks Kuhrimao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuhrimao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Jones tenderised Kuhrimao's leg. Kuhrimao is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuhrimao shoots for a takedown but Jones 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!
Kuhrimao tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuhrimao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jones!