PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stalagmus Virgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Virgo

200 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stalagmus Virgo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virgo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virgo is defended easily by Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Virgo, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Virgo as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virgo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Virgo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virgo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Virgo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virgo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Virgo counters with a left to the body.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virgo.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virgo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Virgo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Virgo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Virgo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Virgo.
Virgo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Virgo manages to avoid easily.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Virgo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virgo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virgo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Virgo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virgo is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kell Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Virgo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Virgo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Virgo sprawls well.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virgo is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Virgo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Virgo shoots in.
Kell Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virgo looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virgo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

Virgo moves into the clinch.
Virgo tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Virgo drops back down to his feet.

Virgo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Virgo blocks the low kick.
Virgo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Virgo leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Virgo clinches.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to sweep here but Virgo controlling him for the moment.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Virgo in close.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virgo's guard.

Virgo trying to control the position.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Virgo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kell Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kell Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virgo as he avoids it easily.
Virgo wants to clinch.
Virgo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virgo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virgo.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virgo manages to avoid it.
Virgo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Virgo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Virgo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Virgo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Virgo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Virgo shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Virgo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones goes for a double leg but Virgo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Virgo continues to drive forward.
Kell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Virgo's knee but Virgo avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Virgo closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Virgo keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virgo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Virgo tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.

Virgo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Virgo blocks nicely.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jones gets to his feet. Virgo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virgo can do to turn this around?
Virgo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Virgo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virgo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Virgo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virgo shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virgo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Virgo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virgo but Virgo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virgo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones works over Virgo's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virgo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Virgo, which made it look bad.
Virgo with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Virgo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Virgo.
Virgo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.

Virgo has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

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