PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Millard Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Millard Weeks's chin.

Weeks
vs
Jones

206 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Millard Weeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Weeks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weeks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weeks has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weeks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Weeks gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Weeks tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weeks is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Weeks is working away.
Jones looks winded!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones prevents Weeks from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Weeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Weeks enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weeks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Weeks gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Weeks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weeks is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Weeks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones postures up in Weeks's guard and throws a big left but Weeks blocks it.

Weeks working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Weeks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Weeks wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Millard Weeks.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weeks's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Weeks working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Weeks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Weeks manages to mount him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Weeks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Weeks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Weeks loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Weeks pushes him away.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Jones bucks Weeks off and manages to get back to his feet!

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Weeks is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Weeks's guard.
Weeks looking to control.
Weeks wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Weeks controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Millard Weeks wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Weeks is looking for a sweep.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Weeks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Weeks struggling a bit here.
Weeks is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weeks keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Weeks defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weeks is avoiding damage well.
Jones trying to control the position but Weeks is working away.
Millard Weeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weeks pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!