PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hon The Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

The Ninja
vs
Jones

177 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hon The Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch

and The Ninja counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The Ninja moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Ninja decides to stand back up.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Ninja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

The Ninja turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The Ninja staying calm.

The Ninja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown

and The Ninja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!

The Ninja wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Ninja.
The Ninja controlling from mount.
Jones can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ninja controlling from mount.

The Ninja swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in The Ninja's guard. A big mistake from The Ninja there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Ninja is on top in guard.
The Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but The Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Ninja is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ninja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Ninja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
The Ninja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ninja's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ninja gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jones is trying to break free.
The Ninja is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into The Ninja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Ninja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
The Ninja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to control from the top but The Ninja keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hon The Ninja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones with a poor takedown

and The Ninja counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Ninja.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hon The Ninja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The Ninja stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

and The Ninja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.

The Ninja pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Ninja holds on and takes a little breather.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but The Ninja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Ninja is in guard.

The Ninja stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but The Ninja circles away easily

and The Ninja moves into the clinch.
Hon The Ninja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is working for takedown but The Ninja is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but The Ninja keeps him there for the moment.

The Ninja turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones is breathing heavily.

The Ninja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks The Ninja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Ninja prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.

The Ninja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The Ninja stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
The Ninja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

The Ninja drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jones looking for subs off his back but The Ninja has passed one foot through into half guard.
The Ninja controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
The Ninja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The Ninja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to control but The Ninja passes into side.
The Ninja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

The Ninja stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hon The Ninja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Ninja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones wants to sweep but The Ninja has passed to side control!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones tries to control but The Ninja manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

The Ninja is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jones won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips The Ninja off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hon The Ninja!