PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi John (ranked 5675 p4p, 6078 weight class) and Sleepy Jones (ranked 525 p4p, 549 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

John
vs
Jones

184 cm
18
167
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
167
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 London, Jihadi John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sleepy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jones misses.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
John tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands with a cross.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jihadi John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John connects with a jab.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones is continuing to stall.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
John knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stays in close to John's body and controls the position.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to John's brow.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John trying to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sleepy Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones fails with the takedown
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

John rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
John lands with a left to the head.
John blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from John.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
John digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
John stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
John stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
A shot in the inside from John.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.
John blocking some punches.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones tries a body shot but John blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on John - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
John is stalling here.
Jones misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from John.
A short uppercut from Jones.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John lands a body punch.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning John up against the cage.
John misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John leaning against his opponent.
John presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John lands with a right to the head.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
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 prevents a body shot from John.
John taking a breather.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John lands a nice uppercut.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but John gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi John dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
John tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.

Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a left hand
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?

John moves into the clinch successfully.
John stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents a body shot from John.
Jones tries to circle away but John has him pinned against the cage.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones wants to break free but John has control.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John has Jones pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
John slowing the pace effectively.
John tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries to break free but John pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from John.
John wants to stall.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
John stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jihadi John.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
John dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi John showed his dominance in that final round.
I think John has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi John!