PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tsung's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat Theme Remix. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jones
vs
Tsung

180 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
198 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

CROWN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung moves out of range.
Tsung throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Tsung misses.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A jab from Tsung misses.
Tsung swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick from Tsung.
Tsung tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsung manages to avoid it.
Tsung throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsung. That's going to slow Jones down.
Tsung throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsung.
Tsung tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Tsung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsung.
Jones cracks Tsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Tsung.
Jones avoids the head kick by Tsung.
Tsung misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Tsung.
Tsung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.

Tsung has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tsung tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Tsung.
Tsung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Tsung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsung avoids the body shot from Jones.
Tsung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsung.
Tsung defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tsung circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsung.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsung throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsung throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.

It looks like Tiger Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shang Tsung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tsung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsung circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiger Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Tsung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsung.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsung.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones looks to land a combination but Tsung avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsung.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsung.
Shang Tsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tsung throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Tsung dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones with a nice cross.
Tiger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsung is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a right hand that Tsung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsung also avoids with ease.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsung.
Tsung misses with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Tsung strikes.
Tsung tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsung moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsung throws out the jab.
Tsung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Tsung moves into the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsung misses with an uppercut.
Tsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a hook. Tsung ducked under it nicely.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones blocks the body kick.
No luck for Tsung with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Tsung's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsung throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tsung jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tsung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones cracks Tsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range as Tsung strikes.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tsung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shang Tsung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tsung moves away and avoids it.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a jab when Tsung was well out of range.
Tsung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Tsung's head back.
Tsung tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsung.
Tsung shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsung looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
Tsung misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swings for the body but Tsung moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsung throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsung.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Tsung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsung throws a head kick that misses.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones punishes Tsung's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsung looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones stuns Tsung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsung throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsung ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Tsung's ribcage but misses.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tsung tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Tsung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones clobbers Tsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tsung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tsung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsung feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tsung slips under a jab from Jones.
Tsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Tsung blocks it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsung at a distance.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Tsung.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Tsung counters with a leg kick.
Jones connects with a jab.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Tsung misses with a low kick.
Jones stalks Tsung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsung's face. Tsung staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
A low kick from Tsung misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Tsung backing up. Tsung nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Tsung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tsung fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Tsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Tsung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tsung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsung wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tsung wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Tsung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tsung.
Jones lands a body shot.
A cross from Jones lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsung throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Tsung.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tsung is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a one two! Tsung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Tsung was well out of range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jones had his way with Shang Tsung in that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger 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!

Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsung counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Tsung with that takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsung misses with a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Tsung.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsung tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Tsung moved out of range nicely.
Tsung slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsung.
Tsung throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsung misses with a body shot.
Tsung misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Tsung is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsung wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Tsung misses with a head kick.
Tsung shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsung momentarily.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Tsung throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsung.
Tsung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to bum rush Tsung with a series of wild strikes but Tsung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Tsung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang Tsung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Tsung is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Tsung tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tsung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Tsung with an uppercut!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsung darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsung thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Jones!
Tiger Jones retains his middleweight title!