PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dezhnyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen The Man as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dezhnyov
vs
Jones

201 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Dezhnyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lenny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dezhnyov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dezhnyov is keeping the position.
Jones forces his way into half guard.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dezhnyov is defending well.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dezhnyov!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dezhnyov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dezhnyov and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dezhnyov, who protects the arm well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dezhnyov keeps working.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries for a kimura but Dezhnyov is defending well.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dezhnyov stops Jones from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dezhnyov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dezhnyov, who protects the arm well.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dezhnyov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dezhnyov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Dezhnyov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Dezhnyov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Dezhnyov to get to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dezhnyov is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dezhnyov throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Dezhnyov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a right hand that Dezhnyov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dezhnyov also avoids with ease.
A combination from Dezhnyov does no damage.
Dezhnyov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Alexander Dezhnyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dezhnyov.
Dezhnyov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

Dezhnyov clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Dezhnyov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Dezhnyov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Jones right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones turns into Dezhnyov and is now in his guard.
Dezhnyov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Dezhnyov is retaining full guard.
Dezhnyov wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dezhnyov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lenny Jones.
Dezhnyov wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Dezhnyov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dezhnyov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dezhnyov throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dezhnyov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Dezhnyov.
Dezhnyov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Jones gets the takedown into side control.

Jones tries for a kimura but Dezhnyov is defending well.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dezhnyov is not content to let Jones control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dezhnyov is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones tries to stand but Dezhnyov is controlling his head.
Dezhnyov tries to escape but Jones is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dezhnyov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lenny 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!

Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dezhnyov fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dezhnyov moves into the clinch.

Dezhnyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dezhnyov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dezhnyov forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Dezhnyov holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

Jones manages to pull guard.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dezhnyov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dezhnyov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dezhnyov has passed into half guard!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dezhnyov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is pressing down on Dezhnyov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lenny Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Dezhnyov defends easily.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dezhnyov is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dezhnyov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dezhnyov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dezhnyov won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones working for a triangle but Dezhnyov defends it easily.
Dezhnyov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lenny Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dezhnyov is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dezhnyov tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Dezhnyov being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dezhnyov misses with the combination.
Dezhnyov is looking to clinch.
Dezhnyov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dezhnyov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander Dezhnyov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dezhnyov tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Jones!
Lenny Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.