PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Primicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Tyrone Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Primicin's chin.

Tyrone Jones
vs
Primicin

182 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Primicin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primicin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
enabling Primicin to counter with a crisp jab.
Primicin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a takedown
and Primicin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Primicin misses.
Primicin tries to clinch there but Tyrone Jones circles away.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw a body kick
enabling Primicin to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Primicin misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Primicin throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Primicin's calf.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
enabling Primicin to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Primicin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Primicin throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Primicin doesn't seem phased though.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Primicin's sensitive parts.
Primicin throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Primicin misses its intended target.
Primicin misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Primicin in the body.
Primicin misses with a body punch
and Tyrone Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Primicin shrugs it off.
Primicin looks winded!
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Primicin shakes it off.
Primicin tries to clinch up.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Primicin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyrone Jones works Primicin's body with a nice hook.
It looks like Tyrone Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Primicin misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primicin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Primicin looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Primicin's body.
Primicin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Primicin.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Primicin.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones goes for a double leg but Primicin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Primicin continues to drive forward.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Primicin's body.
Primicin avoids a kick to the body.
Primicin misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Primicin moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Primicin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tyrone Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Primicin in the body.
Primicin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Jones punishes Primicin's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones cracks Primicin with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyrone Jones.
Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.
Primicin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Primicin at a distance.
Primicin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Ivan Primicin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrone Jones forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Primicin won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyrone Jones throws a front kick that sends Primicin stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Primicin sees coming a mile off.
Primicin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Primicin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Primicin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Primicin's midsection.
Tyrone Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Primicin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Primicin is rocked!
Primicin throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyrone Jones catches Primicin napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Primicin to the canvas!
Primicin is still in real trouble! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Primicin can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Primicin is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones stands and throws Primicin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Primicin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Primicin tries to bench press Tyrone Jones off him but Tyrone Jones keeps the position.
Primicin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyrone Jones laying and praying for a moment but Primicin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tyrone Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyrone Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Primicin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyrone Jones in particular looking to stall.
Tyrone Jones prevents Primicin from improving his position.
Tyrone Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Primicin trying to control here.

That's two 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.
Tyrone Jones wants to take a breather but Primicin is having none of it.
Primicin wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Primicin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyrone Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyrone Jones works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Primicin is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones is putting a hurting on Primicin here, landing some big shots from side control.

Tyrone Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Primicin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Primicin is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primicin is trying to control Tyrone Jones's posture but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Primicin is working away.
Tyrone Jones prevents Primicin from escaping the position.

Tyrone Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Primicin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Primicin parries the strikes from Tyrone Jones easily there. Tyrone Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Primicin to escape.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Primicin is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Primicin is looking for a sweep.
Tyrone Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyrone Jones landing strikes.
Primicin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tyrone Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Tyrone Jones tries for a kimura but Primicin is defending well.
Tyrone Jones advances to full mount.
Tyrone Jones working the ground and pound effectively.

Tyrone Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Primicin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Primicin and Tyrone Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Primicin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Primicin under the eye.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Primicin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Primicin's side.
Primicin lands a nice shot to the body.
Primicin misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a push kick but Primicin slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primicin. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primicin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
Primicin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Primicin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Primicin takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Primicin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.

A head kick lands from Tyrone Jones that sends Primicin to the canvas. Primicin tries to scramble back to his feet but Tyrone Jones brings him back down into side control.
Tyrone Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Primicin's legs.
Primicin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tyrone Jones lands punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primicin trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Primicin right now.
Good control from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Primicin tries to buck him off.
Tyrone Jones scores with punches to the body.
Primicin trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Tyrone Jones is punishing Primicin with some ground and pound.
Ivan Primicin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primicin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones gets his hands free as Primicin looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position well here. Primicin rolled but Tyrone Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tyrone Jones lands strikes to the head.
Tyrone Jones thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Tyrone Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tyrone Jones lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tyrone Jones lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Primicin hold on?!
Primicin trying to control the hands but Tyrone Jones won't let him.
Primicin is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Primicin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Primicin trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Primicin is trying to stand back up.
Primicin trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones manages to sink in the hooks.

Tyrone Jones working for a choke but Primicin is defending well.
Tyrone Jones has Primicin flattened out and is raining down punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyrone 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
A less than humble Russell Tyrone Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.