PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 3155 p4p, 23640 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 386 p4p, 543 weight class). Von Lewinksi has chosen German Anthem as his entrance music. Erich Von Lewinksi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Von Lewinksi

194 cm
24
220
9 - 8 - 0

195 cm
21
220
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Un-Kaged Nutrition
KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lewinksi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Von Lewinksi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von Lewinksi tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lewinksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Lewinksi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erich Von Lewinksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi is defended easily by Jones.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Von Lewinksi moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Von Lewinksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Jones pushes Von Lewinksi up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Jones.

Von Lewinksi has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

Von Lewinksi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Lewinksi to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

Von Lewinksi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Von Lewinksi trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones moves into full mount! Von Lewinksi won't be happy about that!
Von Lewinksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with some strikes.

Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Lewinksi frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Lewinksi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Ground and pound from Jones.

Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.

Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Von Lewinksi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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!
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Lewinksi hang on?
Von Lewinksi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones landing punches.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Von Lewinksi is looking to get to half guard.
Jones cracks Von Lewinksi with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.