PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davos Kung (ranked 21777 p4p, 638 weight class) and Micheal Jones (ranked 21593 p4p, 627 weight class). Davos Kung had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Micheal Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kung
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

178 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 23 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davos Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micheal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Kung misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kung 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.

Kung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looking to control.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Kung counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Jones trying to hold on to Kung's head to control him but Kung postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kung is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kung.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to control but Kung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kung decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Kung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kung manages to move to mount!
Kung controlling his opponent.

Kung stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.

Kung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones has Kung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones is trying to drag Kung to the mat but Kung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Davos Kung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kung tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kung misses with a wild combination.

Kung clinches.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Kung pulls Jones into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to stand but Kung is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Kung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kung preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung postures up.
Kung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Kung slips nicely into half guard.
Kung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Kung thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kung shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kung shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kung misses with a takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Micheal Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Kung tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to break free but Kung pushes him back against the cage.
Kung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Kung won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kung is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micheal Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kung tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kung blocks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kung.
Kung takes one on the button.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kung circles away quickly and effectively.
Kung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a hook.
Davos Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kung at a distance.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kung avoids it well.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kung cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kung closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kung pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Kung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Kung. Kung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Kung has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Kung down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Kung back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kung is rocked!
Kung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Kung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kung fails with the takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kung seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jones shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kung is backing up but Jones catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kung covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jones Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Jones!
Micheal Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.