PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 2823 p4p, 5293 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 366 p4p, 572 weight class). Tynkkynen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cow herd - Fields. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Tynkkynen

185 cm
25
205
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
205
6 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Core Combat
Pit Bull Development

Conviction

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws the left hand but Tynkkynen avoids the punch easily.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tynkkynen throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Tynkkynen's torso.
Tynkkynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Tynkkynen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tynkkynen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tynkkynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tynkkynen slips under a jab from Jones.
Tynkkynen defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tynkkynen is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tynkkynen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tynkkynen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tynkkynen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tynkkynen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tynkkynen wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tynkkynen.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Tynkkynen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
Tynkkynen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tynkkynen on the side of the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Tynkkynen takes one on the button.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tynkkynen throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tynkkynen back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donk. Jones catches Tynkkynen right on the button with a cross.
Tynkkynen blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones sets himself, and Tynkkynen steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tynkkynen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Tynkkynen slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Tynkkynen had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Jones misses.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Tynkkynen down.
Jones throws a head kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tynkkynen swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Tynkkynen avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tynkkynen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tynkkynen misses with a looping right.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynkkynen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynkkynen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Jones misses.
A little jabbing left from Tynkkynen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tynkkynen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaquon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tynkkynen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tynkkynen stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jaquon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones works Tynkkynen's body with a nice hook.
Tynkkynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tynkkynen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Tynkkynen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tynkkynen connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones tries a low kick but Tynkkynen avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jones misses.
Tynkkynen throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
Tynkkynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tynkkynen slips the punch.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tynkkynen.

It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Tynkkynen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tynkkynen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tynkkynen ducks down to avoid it.
Tynkkynen slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen blocks a jab.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones moves forwards but Tynkkynen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones cracks Tynkkynen with an open hand slap.
Tynkkynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Tynkkynen.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tynkkynen lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones misses with a hook. Tynkkynen ducked under it nicely.
Tynkkynen throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tynkkynen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Tynkkynen misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones cracks Tynkkynen with an open hand slap.
Tynkkynen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tynkkynen is looking to clinch.
A big right from Jones misses.
Tynkkynen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaquon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones slips a straight right by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Tynkkynen should have avoided that one.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Good shot there by Jones.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Tynkkynen misses.
Tynkkynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tynkkynen's head backwards.
Tynkkynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Tynkkynen moves his leg out of the way.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tynkkynen lands with a nice body punch.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tynkkynen punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tynkkynen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tynkkynen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tynkkynen.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a jab.
Jaquon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tynkkynen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones scores with a one two! Tynkkynen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tynkkynen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Tynkkynen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Tynkkynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tynkkynen misses with a straight right.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tynkkynen misses its intended target.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Tynkkynen tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Tynkkynen throws a big shot that misses.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tynkkynen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tynkkynen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tynkkynen's head but Tynkkynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Tynkkynen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Tynkkynen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Tynkkynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tynkkynen looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tynkkynen dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miro Tynkkynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tynkkynen cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaquon Jones.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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