PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 5342 p4p, 5244 weight class) and Kumshot Sakiki (ranked 631 p4p, 627 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Sakiki

193 cm
21
205
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
212
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kumshot Sakiki!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakiki takes a kick to the side of the head.

Sakiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Sakiki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sakiki decides to stand up.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Sakiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.

Sakiki takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Sakiki blocks with his arms.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Sakiki has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Sakiki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Sakiki from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakiki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakiki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Sakiki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sakiki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiki trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Sakiki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to sweep him here.

Sakiki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Sakiki is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakiki.

Sakiki wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sakiki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Sakiki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sakiki wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sakiki seems content to control.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sakiki has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakiki tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakiki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kumshot Sakiki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sakiki closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Sakiki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Sakiki manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakiki stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sakiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakiki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakiki looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sakiki from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Sakiki misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Sakiki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sakiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakiki wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Sakiki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sakiki stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakiki lands a couple of elbows.
Sakiki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sakiki content to stall in guard here.
Sakiki preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kumshot Sakiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakiki counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Sakiki to acknowledge the strikes.

Sakiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakiki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sakiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sakiki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sakiki escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sakiki.

Sakiki forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sakiki has him pressed against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Sakiki improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakiki as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sakiki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

Sakiki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.
Kumshot Sakiki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakiki prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones won't allow Sakiki to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Sakiki trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sakiki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakiki is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakiki is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sakiki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Sakiki off but instead Sakiki has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakiki keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kumshot Sakiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakiki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumshot Sakiki!