PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethaward Taufiqurohman (ranked 3765 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jones Jr (ranked 3266 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethaward Taufiqurohman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Taufiqurohman
vs
Jones Jr

177 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

168 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethaward Taufiqurohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Taufiqurohman's shoulder, as Taufiqurohman tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taufiqurohman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab.
Taufiqurohman feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taufiqurohman.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman shoots in but no luck this time.
Taufiqurohman drops his hands momentarily and Jones Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Ethaward Taufiqurohman has been cut.
Taufiqurohman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Taufiqurohman swinging wildly here.
Taufiqurohman is breathing heavily.
Jones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taufiqurohman.
Taufiqurohman shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethaward Taufiqurohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taufiqurohman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones Jr tries to avoid it but Taufiqurohman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones Jr to the ground. Jones Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Jones Jr.
Taufiqurohman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taufiqurohman scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Taufiqurohman is rocked!
Jones Jr drops Taufiqurohman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones Jr!