PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. The key to victory for Demar Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Pioneeri

188 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

172 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demar Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pioneeri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Pioneeri backing up. Pioneeri nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pioneeri slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pioneeri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones works Pioneeri's body with a nice hook.
Pioneeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Pioneeri cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Pioneeri should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pioneeri fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri has his takedown stuffed
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pioneeri avoids nicely.
Pioneeri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pioneeri somewhat.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Pioneeri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pioneeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pioneeri misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the body from Pioneeri misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Pioneeri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pioneeri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pioneeri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pioneeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Pioneeri from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pioneeri wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Pioneeri stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demar Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Pioneeri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Pioneeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Pioneeri moved out of range nicely.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pioneeri shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Pioneeri saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pioneeri can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to bum rush Pioneeri with a series of wild strikes but Pioneeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demar Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones connects with a right hand. Pioneeri shakes it off.
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 throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

Pioneeri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Jones kicks off Pioneeri and gets to his feet.
Demar Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Pioneeri tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Pioneeri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Pioneeri works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.

Pioneeri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Pioneeri eventually gives up the hold.
Jones tries to kick Pioneeri off but Pioneeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Pioneeri keeps him under control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pikku Pioneeri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pioneeri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pioneeri's back!
I would not like to be Pioneeri right now.
Jones controlling well, preventing Pioneeri from escaping the position.
Pioneeri trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pioneeri doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Pioneeri buck him off.
Jones is trying to stick to Pioneeri's back but Pioneeri is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demar Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pioneeri blocks a low kick nicely.
Pioneeri throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
A head kick from Jones lands but Pioneeri takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pioneeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pioneeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pioneeri scores with a punch to the head.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
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 swinging wildly here.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pioneeri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Pioneeri misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pioneeri avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pioneeri throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pioneeri throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jones backs off Pioneeri throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pioneeri misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Pioneeri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pioneeri misses the target.
Pioneeri misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones feints a jab promting Pioneeri to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pioneeri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pioneeri goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri has his takedown stuffed
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pioneeri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Pioneeri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Pioneeri tries to pass.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pioneeri has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pioneeri's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pioneeri, up you get!
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pioneeri back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pioneeri throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Pioneeri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Pioneeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Pioneeri is looking for the big counter here.
Pioneeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pioneeri lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demar Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

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