PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Tankian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shavo Tankian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tankian
vs
Jones

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shavo Tankian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tankian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tankian slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tankian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tankian defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tankian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tankian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tankian stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Shavo Tankian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tankian if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Tankian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tankian walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones lands a big head kick that sends Tankian tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Tankian back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tankian is rocked!

It looks like Shavo Tankian has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tankian manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tankian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Tankian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tankian avoids nicely.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Tankian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tankian.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks winded!

Jones clinches.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tankian rather than just go for the knockout.
Tankian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Tankian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones stalling against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankian leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tankian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Tankian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankian ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tankian attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shavo Tankian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tankian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shavo Tankian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Tankian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick that Tankian semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tankian counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tankian to acknowledge the strikes.
Tankian avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Tankian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tankian staying out of range there.
As Jones tries to get set, Tankian tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Tankian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tankian eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Tankian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.

Jones drives through and clinches with Tankian against the cage.
Tankian is working Jones over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tankian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tankian tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a swing at Tankian's ribcage but misses.
Tankian throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Tankian dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Tankian feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tankian.
Jones throws a head kick but Tankian moves out of range.

Jones instigates a clinch.
A short left from Tankian.
Tankian working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Jones tries to circle away but Tankian has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankian tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Tankian tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tankian back against the cage.
Tankian tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tankian back against the cage.
Tankian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tankian tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shavo Tankian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tankian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tankian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a combination. Tankian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tankian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries for a takedown but Tankian circles away easily
and Tankian counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tankian to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tankian feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Tankian slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
As Jones tries to get set, Tankian tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a head kick but Tankian moves out of range.
Tankian tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tankian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tankian.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tankian stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tankian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones misses with a hook
and Tankian counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Tankian to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Tankian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shavo Tankian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tankian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Tankian blocks it.
Tankian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones drives through and clinches with Tankian against the cage.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tankian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tankian.
Jones letting Tankian take a breather here.
Tankian avoiding damage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tankian's efforts to push away.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tankian attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tankian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Tankian avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Tankian moves out of range.
Shavo Tankian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tankian avoids the head kick by Jones.
Tankian tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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