PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Jones (ranked 4342 p4p, 404 weight class) and Zuna Zai (ranked 3807 p4p, 350 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jones
vs
Zai

200 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zuna Zai!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Zai. No joy for Jones on that attempt.

Zai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Zai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zai lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones has hold of Zai's hands but Zai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zai pulls his head out easily.
Zai controlling the pace.
Zai trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zai controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zai connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Zai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zai is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai is controlling the pace.
Jones tries to roll over but Zai keeps him under control.
Zai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zai working the head and body with strikes.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Zai seems content to control.
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zai's back!

Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai 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.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Zai has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zai staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Zai is trying to stand back up.

Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones has got his arm under Zai's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Zai has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zai controls the pace.

Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zai has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Zai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Jones!