PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huan Tai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jones
vs
Tai

200 cm
25
279 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huan Tai!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tai.
Tai throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.

It looks like Ben Jones has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Tai keeps it at a distance.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tai.
Ben Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Tai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones misses with a hook. Tai ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Tai's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tai. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Tai counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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?
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tai throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Tai scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai scores with a spinning back kick!
Huan Tai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Tai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That kick from Tai tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Tai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.

Tai lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Tai takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tai.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Tai throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jones is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Huan Tai!