PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brownstone. Jupiter Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lil I
vs
Jones

170 cm
27
140 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

167 cm
25
148 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ba Lil I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil I slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones lands a head shot.
Lil I misses with a leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lil I takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lil I shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones cracks Lil I with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Lil I shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Lil I blocks a head kick by Jones.
Lil I closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Lil I pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil I takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lil I.
Lil I 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.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lil I sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lil I tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lil I fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Lil I off balance momentarily.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lil I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil I slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Lil I fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil I shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Lil I's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lil I misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lil I.

Lil I closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Lil I is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil I trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lil I slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil I throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lil I on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lil I.
Lil I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Lil I misses with an uppercut.
Lil I avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jupiter Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lil I swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lil I counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lil I from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lil I tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lil I throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ba Lil I wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil I.
Jones tries to clinch but Lil I is having none of it.
Lil I fails to land with a series of punches.
Lil I shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lil I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lil I takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil I avoids the body shot from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil I swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lil I.
Lil I ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Lil I saw it coming and moves away.
Lil I looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil I slips under a jab from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lil I feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil I wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lil I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lil I won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Ba Lil I wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lil I uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lil I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A cross from Jones lands.

Lil I gets a takedown into half guard.
Lil I sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.

Lil I maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lil I has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lil I!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ba Lil I!
A less than humble Ba Lil I misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.