PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Jones (ranked 5866 p4p, 556 weight class) and Max Svensoon (ranked 7813 p4p, 634 weight class). Max Svensoon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darwin Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Svensoon

191 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Svensoon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Svensoon back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones avoids the head kick by Svensoon.

Svensoon pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svensoon tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensoon feints a counter leg kick.
Svensoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good leg kick by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Svensoon.
Svensoon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darwin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with the inside leg kick.

Svensoon forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Svensoon down.
Svensoon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones punishes Svensoon's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Jones backs off Svensoon throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensoon manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones jabs Svensoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensoon feints the counter takedown.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensoon 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Svensoon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones throws a nice head kick!

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensoon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Svensoon around his waist. Svensoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Svensoon.
Svensoon looks winded!

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Svensoon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svensoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Svensoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Svensoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Svensoon dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Svensoon's head and hops out.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensoon's sensitive parts.
Svensoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Svensoon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Svensoon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Svensoon moves out of range easily.
Svensoon moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensoon.
A clash of legs there as Svensoon blocks the low kick.
Svensoon with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensoon, pushing him back against the cage.

Svensoon manages to break the clinch.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Svensoon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensoon wants a takedown.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Svensoon prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensoon blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Svensoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Svensoon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Svensoon around his waist. Svensoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Svensoon.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Max Svensoon has been cut.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svensoon after a bit of a struggle.
Svensoon tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensoon goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Svensoon is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Svensoon back into the cage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensoon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensoon's sensitive parts.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensoon, pushing him back against the cage.
Svensoon wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Svensoon wants a takedown but no success here.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalks Svensoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svensoon's face. Svensoon staggers backwards, shaken.
Svensoon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones darts in and clinches Svensoon up against the cage.
Svensoon misses with some punches.
Svensoon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svensoon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensoon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Svensoon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Svensoon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensoon down.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensoon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Svensoon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Jones tenderised Svensoon's leg. Svensoon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Svensoon checks a low kick from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Svensoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svensoon connects with a high kick.
Jones throws a head kick but Svensoon moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Svensoon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Svensoon shows good takedown defense.
Darwin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensoon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensoon is just out of range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensoon somewhat.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svensoon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Jones drives through and clinches with Svensoon against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Svensoon shrugs off.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svensoon after a bit of a struggle.
Svensoon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svensoon fails to pull guard.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Svensoon.
Svensoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Svensoon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensoon shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Svensoon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensoon avoids the head kick by Jones.
Svensoon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Svensoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svensoon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svensoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Svensoon off balance momentarily.
Svensoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensoon. That did some damage!
Jones lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darwin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensoon prevents the takedown attempt.
Svensoon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Jones!
Darwin Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.