PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Kepe Eses

200 cm
27
277 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

213 cm
23
285 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Kepe Eses's shoulder, as Kepe Eses tries to avoid the shot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Kepe Eses connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kepe Eses shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses with a hook.

It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kepe Eses. That's going to slow Jones down.
Kepe Eses feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kepe Eses throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kepe Eses.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kepe Eses throws a nice head kick!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syezd Kepe Eses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kepe Eses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Syezd Kepe Eses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kepe Eses misses.
No joy there for Kepe Eses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kepe Eses thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Kepe Eses misses the target.
Kepe Eses throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kepe Eses.
No joy there for Kepe Eses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kepe Eses scores with a nice right hand.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kepe Eses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kepe Eses misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syezd Kepe Eses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kepe Eses looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kepe Eses misses with a body shot.

Kepe Eses gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kepe Eses manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Kepe Eses in his guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kepe Eses can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Kepe Eses pushes his legs off easily.
Kepe Eses sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kepe Eses trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kepe Eses tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Kepe Eses pushes his legs off easily.

Kepe Eses got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kepe Eses has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Kepe Eses sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kepe Eses stands up from Jones's guard - Kepe Eses perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kepe Eses misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Kepe Eses displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kepe Eses shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Kepe Eses throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Kepe Eses throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Kepe Eses throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kepe Eses feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syezd Kepe Eses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A big right from Jones misses.
Kepe Eses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kepe Eses lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kepe Eses.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kepe Eses looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Kepe Eses throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kepe Eses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kepe Eses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kepe Eses throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kepe Eses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kepe Eses looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kepe Eses is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Kepe Eses circles away and we're back to standing.
Kepe Eses throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kepe Eses lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syezd Kepe Eses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kepe Eses blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Kepe Eses jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kepe Eses throws out a powerful jab.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Kepe Eses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syezd Kepe Eses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kepe Eses winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syezd Kepe Eses!