PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Jones (ranked 4524 p4p, 437 weight class) and Mike Killsonsight (ranked 5417 p4p, 499 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mike Killsonsight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones
vs
Killsonsight

193 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.

Killsonsight gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones throws a body punch but Killsonsight moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Killsonsight avoids it well.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killsonsight not doing much here.
Killsonsight blocks the strikes from Jones.

Jones pushes Killsonsight off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Killsonsight moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches.

Killsonsight decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Killsonsight has wrist control.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones throws a right hand that Killsonsight ducks under and follows up with a left that Killsonsight also avoids with ease.
Killsonsight tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jones has his feet on Killsonsight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Killsonsight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones wants to control but Killsonsight postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killsonsight is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killsonsight pulls his head out easily.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killsonsight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Killsonsight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killsonsight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killsonsight.

Killsonsight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Killsonsight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killsonsight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killsonsight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killsonsight's back!
Killsonsight trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Killsonsight is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight avoids the strikes from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Killsonsight is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Killsonsight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Killsonsight is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Killsonsight is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Killsonsight's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Killsonsight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Killsonsight clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsonsight wants a takedown.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a right and a left that Killsonsight avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Killsonsight counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to control Killsonsight's posture but Killsonsight avoids it.

Killsonsight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eli Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to escape but Killsonsight is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Killsonsight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killsonsight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Killsonsight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Killsonsight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killsonsight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Killsonsight is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Killsonsight pushes his legs off easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Killsonsight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Killsonsight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killsonsight connects with a couple of short punches.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killsonsight defends well.
Killsonsight controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Killsonsight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killsonsight rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Killsonsight prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Killsonsight has double underhooks.

Killsonsight gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Killsonsight is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.

Killsonsight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 swings widly with a right hand

and Killsonsight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killsonsight.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killsonsight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Killsonsight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to stall but Killsonsight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Killsonsight breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a combination

and Killsonsight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.

Killsonsight drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Killsonsight off! Killsonsight jumps back into Jones's guard.
Killsonsight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Killsonsight defends easily.

Jones working for a triangle but Killsonsight defends it easily.
Killsonsight content to stall in guard here.
Killsonsight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones is working an open guard so Killsonsight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killsonsight swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones can't break the clinch.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.

Killsonsight closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Killsonsight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Killsonsight moves out of range as Jones strikes.

Killsonsight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.

Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Killsonsight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killsonsight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A short uppercut from Killsonsight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight manages to pull guard.
Jones won't allow Killsonsight to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killsonsight looking for a sweep. Not yet Killsonsight, not yet.
Killsonsight is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Jones.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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