PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take my hand. Brian Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eksem Von Ketler's chin.

Jones
vs
Von Ketler

165 cm
21
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

On Tap
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Sun-Tzu
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Ketler takes a step back to recover.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a head kick but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Ketler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Von Ketler throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Brian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Von Ketler misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Ketler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

A big head kick from Jones and Von Ketler is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Von Ketler is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Ketler is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Ketler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Von Ketler seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Ketler defends it well.
Von Ketler is not content to let Jones control the position.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Ketler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Von Ketler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Ketler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ketler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Ketler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Von Ketler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Von Ketler down.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Von Ketler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Jones lands but Von Ketler takes it in his stride.
Jones thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Von Ketler dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Von Ketler's head and hops out.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
Brian Jones is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.

Jones knocks Von Ketler to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Von Ketler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Ketler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Von Ketler is working away.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.

Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?

Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones wanted to stand there but Von Ketler had control of the position.
Jones passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Ketler trying to control but Jones postures up.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones working away.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Von Ketler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Jones lands but Von Ketler takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Von Ketler shrugs it off.
Von Ketler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones thows a body kick. Von Ketler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Ketler's knee momentarily.
Von Ketler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Von Ketler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Von Ketler off balance momentarily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Von Ketler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones keeps Von Ketler at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Von Ketler down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Ketler is defended easily by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Von Ketler misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Von Ketler shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler throws a leg kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick from Jones lands but Von Ketler takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Ketler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones pushes Von Ketler away with a front kick.
Jones pushes Von Ketler away with a front kick.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Ketler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Brian Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.