PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xahli has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Xahli

179 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xahli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xahli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Xahli defends the submission attempt.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xahli is looking to escape.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Xahli defends it.
Xahli wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xahli is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli keeping control of the position.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xahli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Xahli is looking to improve his position.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xahli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xahli trying to control but Jones postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Xahli has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xahli wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Xahli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xahli wants to get back to full guard.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Xahli regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Xahli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xahli manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Xahli's guard.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xahli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xahli has escaped and now he's on top!
Xahli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xahli wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Xahli defends easily.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Xahli pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jones working for a triangle but Xahli defends it easily.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Xahli pushes his legs off easily.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xahli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xahli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Xahli from controlling successfully.
Xahli tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Xahli preventing the sweep.

Xahli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xahli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jones dominated that round.
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 has his takedown stuffed

and Xahli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Xahli is controlling well.
Xahli tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones gets full guard.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Xahli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xahli forces his way into half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jacky Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Xahli is breathing heavily.

Jones is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Xahli is tapping! Great win for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacky Jones!