PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knockout Blackout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Never-Justine Bieber Feat. Jaden Smith. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Blackout

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knockout Blackout!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackout throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackout shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackout has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Knockout Blackout has been cut.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackout tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Blackout's guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackout is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Blackout is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to stand but Blackout has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Blackout blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Blackout has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blackout trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling Blackout's posture.
Blackout cracks Jones with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackout postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.

Blackout 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.
Blackout scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackout preventing the sweep.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking to control.
Blackout has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackout is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Blackout 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.
Blackout wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackout is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blackout wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blackout wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Blackout might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blackout is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Blackout has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Blackout has control of the leg.

Blackout is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones won't allow Blackout to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackout is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.

Blackout is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackout.
Blackout takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones is not content to let Blackout control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Knockout Blackout will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knockout Blackout's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blackout keeping control of the position.
Jones passes to side control.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackout, who protects the arm well.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blackout manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Blackout from standing back up.
Blackout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blackout keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Blackout keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Blackout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackout is on top in guard.
Blackout wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackout.
Jones wants to sweep here but Blackout controlling him for the moment.
Knockout Blackout has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackout pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Blackout is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackout trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackout pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackout is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blackout to get the leverage.
Jones wants to improve his position but Blackout is controlling well.

Blackout is looking for a kimura here.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Blackout keeps him under control.
Blackout is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Blackout's head to control him but Blackout postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackout is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blackout is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!

Blackout moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blackout swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blackout's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackout controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knockout Blackout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knockout Blackout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Blackout looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackout tries to clinch up.
Blackout tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blackout moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones trying to control but Blackout is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Blackout to get back to his feet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blackout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackout keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Blackout not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Blackout to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blackout fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackout shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knockout Blackout.
Blackout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones prevents Blackout from getting back to his feet.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Blackout.
Blackout keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jones.
Blackout shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackout moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackout has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knockout Blackout!