PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chojacki
vs
Jones

185 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

185 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shane Chojacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chojacki. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.

Chojacki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Chojacki getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.
Chojacki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojacki stalling.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chojacki in particular looking to stall.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Chojacki prevents Jones from improving his position.
Chojacki wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Chojacki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chojacki dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Chojacki's head and hops out.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Chojacki looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.

Chojacki has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Chojacki.
Chojacki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chojacki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Chojacki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chojacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Chojacki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chojacki circles away quickly and effectively.
Chojacki avoids the head kick by Jones.
Chojacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chojacki.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Chojacki. Chojacki gets slowly back to his feet.
Chojacki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Chojacki's shoulder, as Chojacki tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Chojacki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chojacki's head.
A clash of legs there as Chojacki blocks the low kick.
Chojacki misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Chojacki saw that one coming.

Chojacki has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Chojacki.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chojacki has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.

Chojacki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chojacki wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Chojacki controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Chojacki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chojacki stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shane Chojacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chojacki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chojacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Chojacki closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chojacki.
Chojacki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is trying to break free.
Chojacki lands an uppercut.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Chojacki.
A frustrated look appears on Chojacki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Chojacki.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chojacki.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chojacki shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Chojacki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Chojacki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones throws a combination. Chojacki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chojacki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Chojacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Chojacki tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Chojacki back against the cage.

Chojacki breaks the clinch.

Chojacki closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Chojacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chojacki blocking some punches.
Jones pushes Chojacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chojacki wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Chojacki is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chojacki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Chojacki is controlling well.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Chojacki content to control rather than advance.
Chojacki wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones wants to improve his position but Chojacki is controlling well.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chojacki pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chojacki in particular looking to stall.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Chojacki has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Chojacki.
I think Chojacki 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Chojacki!