PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Najman

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Najman.
Najman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Najman takes the fight into the clinch.
Najman trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Najman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Najman tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Najman drops back down to his feet.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Najman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Najman is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Najman can't get the takedown.
Najman jumps guard but Jones stands there with Najman around his waist. Najman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turbo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Najman.
Jones blocks a body shot from Najman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Najman pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Najman has control.
Najman looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones stalling.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Najman has him pressed against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Najman has eaten all the pies!
Najman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Najman.
Najman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Najman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Najman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Najman.
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.

Najman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Najman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Najman scores a takedown into full mount!
Najman thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Najman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Najman has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Najman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Najman working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Najman looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcin Najman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Najman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Najman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Najman dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Najman's head and hops out.
Turbo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Najman.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Najman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Najman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Najman with an uppercut!
Jones cracks Najman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Najman is breathing heavily.
Najman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Najman walks into a jab.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Najman's hands.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones punishes Najman's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Najman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones lands with a straight right. Najman didn't see that one coming.
Turbo Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Najman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Najman slips a jab and a cross from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Najman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to bum rush Najman with a series of wild strikes but Najman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Najman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Najman is controlling the position.
Jones pulls Najman in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Najman from controlling successfully.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Najman on the ground.
Jones controlling the position.

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.
Najman preventing the sweep.
Jones pulls Najman in close to his closed guard and prevents Najman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Najman controlling him for the moment.
Najman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Najman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones lunges at Najman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Najman's hand.
Najman throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Najman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Najman shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Najman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Najman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Najman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Najman moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Najman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcin Najman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Najman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones cracks Najman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Najman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Najman's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Najman with an open hand slap.
Najman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Najman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones digs a good body shot into Najman's ribs.
Jones scores with a jab. Najman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body

and Najman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Najman has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Najman keeps him under control.
Najman 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Najman stands up from half guard.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Najman's ribs.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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