PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Zack Skyshriek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skyshriek
vs
Jones

178 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

182 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick as Skyshriek jumps back.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Skyshriek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skyshriek throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skyshriek. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Skyshriek's front leg but catches the back leg as Skyshriek tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Skyshriek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Skyshriek moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Skyshriek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Skyshriek checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skyshriek has time to react.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skyshriek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Skyshriek moves away and avoids it.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skyshriek rather than just go for the knockout.
Skyshriek looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Skyshriek's defenses.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skyshriek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones defending well as Skyshriek loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skyshriek scores with a punch to the head.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skyshriek's calf.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skyshriek misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Skyshriek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skyshriek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skyshriek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones slips under a jab from Skyshriek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a looping right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Skyshriek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skyshriek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Skyshriek scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skyshriek throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones is looking to slow Skyshriek down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Skyshriek.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Skyshriek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Skyshriek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Skyshriek looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Skyshriek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skyshriek missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones swings for the body but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Skyshriek connects with a crisp jab.
Jones lunges at Skyshriek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skyshriek's hand.
Skyshriek misses with a head kick.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skyshriek throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Skyshriek walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Skyshriek's body.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Skyshriek throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek misses the jab.
Skyshriek works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Skyshriek tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skyshriek throws out the jab.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyshriek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to land a combination but Skyshriek avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skyshriek blocks a jab.
Skyshriek fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skyshriek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skyshriek connects with the punch.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to slow Skyshriek down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that Skyshriek avoids nicely.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skyshriek.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skyshriek finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones moves away from the strike by Skyshriek.
That kick from Jones tenderised Skyshriek's leg. Skyshriek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skyshriek throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skyshriek throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skyshriek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones jabs at Skyshriek's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Skyshriek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skyshriek misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skyshriek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skyshriek.
Jones feints and then cracks Skyshriek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skyshriek down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Skyshriek misses with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a body punch but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones slips a jab from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skyshriek walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Skyshriek avoids the head kick by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Skyshriek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skyshriek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Skyshriek does it's job there.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skyshriek moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skyshriek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skyshriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Skyshriek.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Zack Skyshriek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Skyshriek ducks down to avoid it.
Jones thuds his right hand into Skyshriek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Skyshriek misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Good work by Skyshriek as he checks the leg kick.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skyshriek throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Skyshriek checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Skyshriek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves forwards but Skyshriek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skyshriek avoids the body shot from Jones.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Skyshriek misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skyshriek doesn't seem bothered though.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skyshriek. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones cracks Skyshriek with a good jab.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Skyshriek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Skyshriek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skyshriek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skyshriek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skyshriek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skyshriek.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocks a head kick by Skyshriek.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Nice shot lands for Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
Michael Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.