PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darth Banzai (ranked 3620 p4p, 5647 weight class) and Jonas Jones (ranked 428 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jonas Jones enters the cage!

Banzai
vs
Jones

175 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Banzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banzai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Banzai.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Jones defending well as Banzai loads up on a big left hand.
Banzai looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banzai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banzai throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones with the counter takedown but Banzai avoids it easily.
Banzai misses with a straight left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Banzai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banzai scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Jonas Jones has been cut.
Banzai misses with an uppercut.
Jones slips under a jab from Banzai.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Banzai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banzai finish him?!

Jones is rocked!
Banzai throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Banzai finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banzai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Banzai wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banzai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Banzai is defending the position.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banzai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banzai wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banzai is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Banzai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banzai trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Banzai defending well.
Banzai trying to control here.
Banzai wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Banzai is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Banzai is trying to control but can't.
Banzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banzai tries to get out of the position.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is nestled in close to Banzai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banzai trying to control but Jones postures up.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banzai defends it well.
Jones looks winded!

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banzai sees it coming and defends easily.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Banzai wants to get back to full guard.
Banzai is working hard here to advance position.
Banzai is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darth Banzai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones ducks under a wild hook from Banzai.
Banzai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banzai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai misses with an uppercut.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Banzai.
Banzai misses with a looping right.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banzai throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banzai throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banzai misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banzai misses with a hook.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Darth Banzai is winning the standup battle so far.
Banzai looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Banzai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones with the counter takedown but Banzai avoids it easily.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banzai.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Banzai misses with a straight right.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banzai misses with a looping left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banzai misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Banzai throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banzai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Banzai misses with a straight right.
Banzai misses with a hook

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banzai has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Banzai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banzai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonas Jones!