PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj and Luke Jones. Gregorovitsj's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pink Panther Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gregorovitsj
vs
Jones

175 cm
30
164 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

184 cm
32
155 lbs
22 - 5 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Jones lands the left hand.
Gregorovitsj blocks a head kick by Jones.
Gregorovitsj throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gregorovitsj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Gregorovitsj walks into a jab.
Jones scores with a jab. Gregorovitsj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones stuns Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregorovitsj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Gregorovitsj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
Gregorovitsj blocks a head kick by Jones.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones cracks Gregorovitsj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gregorovitsj swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gregorovitsj throws a right hand that misses

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gregorovitsj defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gregorovitsj won't allow it.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Gregorovitsj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones cracks the inside of Gregorovitsj's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gregorovitsj cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gregorovitsj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Gregorovitsj delivers a nice body kick.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gregorovitsj on the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones checks a low kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj thumps Jones with a low kick.
Luke Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Gregorovitsj's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregorovitsj in his tracks.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gregorovitsj.
A punch lands to the side of Gregorovitsj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gregorovitsj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Gregorovitsj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Gregorovitsj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Gregorovitsj scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gregorovitsj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregorovitsj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Nice body kick there by Gregorovitsj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones defending well as Gregorovitsj loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looks like Gregorovitsj has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gregorovitsj connects with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj scores with a jab to the head.

Jones is rocked!
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Gregorovitsj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones thuds his right hand into Gregorovitsj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown but Gregorovitsj sprawls well.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gregorovitsj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregorovitsj swivels and escapes.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Gregorovitsj just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregorovitsj was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses the body punch
enabling Gregorovitsj to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj swinging wildly here.
Gregorovitsj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Gregorovitsj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gregorovitsj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregorovitsj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gregorovitsj - that will leave a mark!
Jones cracks Gregorovitsj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregorovitsj defends it well.
Jones is looking to slow Gregorovitsj down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gregorovitsj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A cross from Gregorovitsj lands.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gregorovitsj as he connects with a hook.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
Jones throws a jab when Gregorovitsj was well out of range.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Jones tries a low kick but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Gregorovitsj cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Gregorovitsj misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Gregorovitsj's head back.
Gregorovitsj walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Gregorovitsj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Gregorovitsj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Gregorovitsj!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Gregorovitsj thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.