PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Kellerman
vs
Jones

180 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Jones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kellerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kellerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kellerman counters with a head kick.
Jacob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jones.
Kellerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kellerman scores a takedown into full mount!
Kellerman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones reaches up and holds on to Kellerman to control the position.
Kellerman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones wants to control but Kellerman is having none of it.
Kellerman misses with a head shot.
Kellerman punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Kellerman landing punches.
Kellerman trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones can't escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kellerman controlling from the full mount.

Kellerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Kellerman's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Kellerman is having none of it.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Kellerman pushes him away.
Kellerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones regains half guard.
Kellerman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kellerman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Kellerman sits in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Kellerman is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kellerman is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to improve his position but Kellerman is controlling well.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Kellerman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Kellerman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kellerman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Kellerman getting side control.
Kellerman is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kellerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Kellerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones looking to control.
Kellerman passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kellerman stalling.
Jones wants to control but Kellerman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones has hold of Kellerman's hands but Kellerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kellerman is controlling the pace.
Kellerman is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to control Kellerman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kellerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kellerman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones jumps guard but Kellerman stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kellerman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kellerman is defended easily by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Kellerman shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Kellerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.

Kellerman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Kellerman landing shots from mount.
Kellerman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones wants to control but Kellerman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Kellerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Kellerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Kellerman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kellerman seems content to control.

Kellerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kellerman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kellerman stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kellerman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Kellerman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kellerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kellerman sprawls well.
Jacob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kellerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kellerman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones seems keen to control Kellerman's posture.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Kellerman working some strikes from top position.
Kellerman content to stall in guard here.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kellerman!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman blocking the ground and pound.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kellerman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kellerman is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

Kellerman has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jacob Kellerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Kellerman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones trying to control the position.
Kellerman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Kellerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kellerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Kellerman!
A relieved looking Jacob Kellerman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.