PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Weird (ranked 4709 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Jones (ranked 7294 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Weird
vs
Jones

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Weird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Weird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones tries to bum rush Weird with a series of wild strikes but Weird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones with a nice cross.
Weird lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weird tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Weird ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a series of punches but Weird avoids them all with ease.
Weird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Weird persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Weird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Weird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Weird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Jones catches Weird right on the button with a cross.

Weird 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 is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Weird is controlling him well.

Weird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weird goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weird's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Weird has wrist control.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Weird has wrist control.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Weird.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Weird is retaining full guard.
Jones postures up in Weird's guard and throws a big left but Weird blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Weird gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Weird is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Weird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weird looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones won't allow Weird to sweep him here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Weird away with a front kick.
Weird takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Vinny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to bum rush Weird with a series of wild strikes but Weird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Weird avoids the head kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones avoids the head kick by Weird.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weird shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Weird off balance momentarily.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones leaves Weird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Weird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a jab. Weird acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Weird is rocked!
Vinny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Weird crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinny Jones!