PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Oleynik
vs
Jones

186 cm
27
209 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Oleynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oleynik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like John Jones has been cut.

Jones darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Alexey Oleynik has been cut.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleynik presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Oleynik.
Oleynik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Oleynik fails to land.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Oleynik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oleynik on the inside.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oleynik.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Oleynik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleynik.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand into Oleynik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oleynik's gas tank.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones has Oleynik pressed against the cage, preventing Oleynik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Oleynik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oleynik misses the target.

Jones gets a clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Oleynik tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Oleynik back against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
John Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Oleynik misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Oleynik looking to stall.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.

Oleynik manages to break the clinch.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Oleynik trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a body punch.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Oleynik tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oleynik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Oleynik lands a right hand.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones tries to work over Oleynik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones works on Oleynik's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Oleynik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

Oleynik is rocked!
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Oleynik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Oleynik! Jones unloads with more strikes and Oleynik sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!