PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colton Jones (ranked 4481 p4p, 4236 weight class) and Vladimirs Voranovskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Voranovskis

183 cm
25
167
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
165
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colton Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimirs Voranovskis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.

Jones gets caught napping as Voranovskis dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.

Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Voranovskis keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Voranovskis jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voranovskis's guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Voranovskis blocks nicely.
Voranovskis controlling the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Voranovskis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Voranovskis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Voranovskis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Voranovskis!

Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Voranovskis throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Voranovskis wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to buck Voranovskis off but Voranovskis is having none of it.
Voranovskis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Voranovskis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Voranovskis trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

Voranovskis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voranovskis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voranovskis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Voranovskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Voranovskis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Voranovskis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voranovskis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Voranovskis persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Voranovskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Colton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voranovskis.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Voranovskis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Voranovskis moves out of range.
Colton Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voranovskis moves away from the strike by Jones.
Voranovskis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Voranovskis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voranovskis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voranovskis off to one side.
Colton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimirs Voranovskis.
Voranovskis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones throws a right hand that Voranovskis ducks under and follows up with a left that Voranovskis also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a hook but Voranovskis avoids it easily.
Voranovskis misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Voranovskis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Voranovskis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones misses with a right hand

and Voranovskis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Colton Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a one two! Voranovskis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones blocks a jab.
Voranovskis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimirs Voranovskis.
Voranovskis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vladimirs Voranovskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voranovskis.
Voranovskis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Voranovskis fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Voranovskis at a distance.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voranovskis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Voranovskis misses with a leg kick.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Voranovskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voranovskis misses with a takedown attempt
and Voranovskis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Voranovskis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones blocks a head kick by Voranovskis.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Voranovskis moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Jones catches Voranovskis right on the button with a cross.
Voranovskis's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voranovskis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voranovskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Voranovskis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voranovskis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voranovskis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tests Voranovskis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands a jab.
Voranovskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones cracks Voranovskis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voranovskis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voranovskis fails to land the takedown.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voranovskis momentarily.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Voranovskis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Voranovskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Voranovskis.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voranovskis can do to turn this around?
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voranovskis's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Voranovskis tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jones jabs Voranovskis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voranovskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voranovskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Voranovskis is looking to clinch.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Voranovskis stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones lands a head shot.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voranovskis but Voranovskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Voranovskis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Voranovskis tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab.
Voranovskis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Voranovskis slips the punch.
Voranovskis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voranovskis somewhat.
Colton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimirs Voranovskis.
Voranovskis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voranovskis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voranovskis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Voranovskis should have avoided that one.

Voranovskis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Voranovskis getting side control.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voranovskis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jones misses.
Voranovskis tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Jones misses with the combination.
Voranovskis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Voranovskis on that attempt.
Jones cracks Voranovskis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Voranovskis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voranovskis.
As Jones backs off Voranovskis throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Voranovskis is just out of range.
Colton Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voranovskis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones with a hook.
Voranovskis moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Voranovskis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voranovskis thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Voranovskis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Voranovskis misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voranovskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voranovskis.
Jab from Jones.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Voranovskis throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones cracks Voranovskis with an open hand slap.
Voranovskis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Voranovskis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Voranovskis clinches up against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voranovskis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vladimirs Voranovskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voranovskis prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Jones!