PBP Commentary

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

Jo
vs
Jo

225 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Jo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James Jo moves in looking to clinch but Alexander Jo pushes him off.
James Jo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander Jo.
Alexander Jo swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jo.
James Jo scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - James Jo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Jo throws a nice looking combination but Alexander Jo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Jo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander Jo staying out of range there.
James Jo tries to clinch but Alexander Jo moves out of range.

James Jo cracks Alexander Jo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. James Jo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alexander Jo to stand back up!

Alexander Jo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Jo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander Jo.
Oh Alexander Jo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Jo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Jo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Jo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Alexander Jo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alexander Jo seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexander Jo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James Jo defending well though.
Alexander Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander Jo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James Jo is concentrating on defense, preventing Alexander Jo from advancing position.
Alexander Jo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James Jo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander Jo.
Alexander Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo slips a nice elbow through James Jo's hands, connecting with James Jo's forehead.
Alexander Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander Jo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander Jo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Jo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexander Jo working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Jo won't allow Alexander Jo to pass to mount.
Alexander Jo looks to land a strike but James Jo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexander Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
James Jo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander Jo is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo postures up in James Jo's guard and throws a big left but James Jo blocks it.
Alexander Jo wants to stand but James Jo is controlling his posture from full guard.
James Jo wants to stand up but Alexander Jo is controlling him.
James Jo looks winded!
Alexander Jo cracks James Jo with a solid left hand.
Alexander Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James Jo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander Jo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander Jo lands a couple of digs.
Alexander Jo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James Jo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander Jo.
Alexander Jo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander Jo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James Jo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander Jo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander Jo lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander Jo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexander Jo throwing strikes from guard but James Jo blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James Jo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Jo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - James Jo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Jo tries for a takedown but Alexander Jo circles away easily
and Alexander Jo counters with a three punch combo that has James Jo backing up. James Jo nods at Alexander Jo to acknowledge the strikes.

Alexander Jo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James Jo sprawls well initially but Alexander Jo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Jo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James Jo taking some punishment here, with Alexander Jo in his half guard.
Alexander Jo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James Jo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexander Jo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James Jo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander Jo.
James Jo is breathing heavily.
Alexander Jo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James Jo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexander Jo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexander Jo slips a nice elbow through James Jo's hands, connecting with James Jo's forehead.
Alexander Jo winds up and cracks James Jo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexander Jo thows a huge punch but James Jo dodges it nicely.
Alexander Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James Jo wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander Jo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James Jo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander Jo.
Alexander Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander Jo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Alexander Jo.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander Jo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander Jo working over James Jo with some ground and pound. James Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexander Jo wants to control but James Jo is keeping him busy.
Alexander Jo slips a nice elbow through James Jo's hands, connecting with James Jo's forehead.
Alexander Jo working over James Jo with some ground and pound. James Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexander Jo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo lands strikes from half guard.
Alexander Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Jo wants to take a breather but James Jo is having none of it.
Alexander Jo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexander Jo trying to control from half guard but James Jo is working away.
Alexander Jo drops an elbow to the side of James Jo's head.
Alexander Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo throws a strike but James Jo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander Jo works over James Jo with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexander Jo landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexander Jo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander Jo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James Jo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander Jo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James Jo can do to turn this around?
James Jo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander Jo is controlling him.
James Jo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander Jo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander Jo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Jo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alexander Jo throws a shot from downtown. James Jo moves away and avoids it.
James Jo shoots in for a takedown but Alexander Jo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Jo tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander Jo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Jo misses with a low kick as Alexander Jo jumps back.
James Jo has his takedown stuffed

and Alexander Jo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alexander Jo tries to stand but can't do so whilst James Jo controls his leg.
Alexander Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander Jo working the head and body with strikes.
Alexander Jo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James Jo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James Jo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander Jo scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Jo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James Jo's head.
James Jo trying to control from the bottom.
Alexander Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander Jo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexander Jo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Alexander Jo there.
James Jo is trying to stand back up but Alexander Jo is controlling him
Alexander Jo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James Jo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

James Jo is rocked!
James Jo taking some punishment here, with Alexander Jo in his half guard.
James Jo is still in real trouble! Can Alexander Jo finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander Jo drops an elbow to the side of James Jo's head.
Alexander Jo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but James Jo keeps working.
Alexander Jo winds up and cracks James Jo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexander Jo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James Jo's head.
James Jo seems to have recovered his senses.
James Jo taking some punishment here, with Alexander Jo in his half guard.
Alexander Jo wants to free his trapped foot but James Jo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexander Jo drops an elbow to the side of James Jo's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alexander Jo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James Jo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alexander Jo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alexander Jo landing punches.
Alexander Jo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James Jo's face.
James Jo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexander Jo landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander Jo punishing his opponent with strikes.
James Jo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Jo with shots to the head and body - James Jo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexander Jo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alexander Jo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alexander Jo landing strikes from the mount.
James Jo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Alexander Jo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Jo!