PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James J Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova has chosen Jääkärimarssi as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

J Jones
vs
Kova

170 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
169 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James J Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.

Kova moves into the clinch.
Kova lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Kova.

It looks like James J Jones has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kova.

Kova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kova digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.

Kova darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.

Kova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kova moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Kova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kova misses with a knee to the head.
Kova scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kova rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Kova throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kova on the inside.
Kova scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kova.
Kova lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kova lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Kova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Kova.
Kova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Kova scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kova lands a left hand.
Kova with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kova lands a nice knee to the body.

Kova manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kova is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kova defends it nicely.
A combination from Kova does no damage.
Kova lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James J Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kova misses with a wild combination.
Kova lands with a shot to the body.
Kova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kova.
Seppo Kova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kova looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kova stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kova slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kova closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kova didn't expect that.
Kova lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kova is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kova working the ground and pound effectively.
Kova punishing his opponent with strikes.

Jones is rocked!

Kova goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Kova's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James J Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones looks for a takedown but Kova sprawls well.

Kova clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Kova with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kova lands a nice knee to the body.
Kova lands with a right to the head.

Kova breaks from the clinch.
Kova moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Kova lands a two punch combo.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kova takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kova manages to get underhooks.
Kova with a knee to the head.
Seppo Kova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kova.
Kova with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kova lands a right hand.
Kova unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Kova manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kova looks to clinch

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Kova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kova manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Kova's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kova working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova looking for a sweep. Not yet Kova, not yet.
Kova keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kova tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kova scores with a decent looking hook.
Kova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Kova's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kova duly obliges.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kova tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James J Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kova fails to land with a series of punches.
Kova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kova leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James J Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Kova throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova wants to clinch.

Kova clinches up against the cage.

Kova manages to break the clinch.
Kova connects with a solid leg kick.

Kova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kova lands a knee to the head.

Kova breaks from the clinch.
Kova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kova!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James J Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Kova tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kova closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kova wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones wants to control but Kova is keeping busy.
Kova working Jones over with strikes.
Kova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kova.

Kova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kova.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kova frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Kova is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James J Jones!