PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Kingston

177 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Kingston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

Jones scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kingston for as long as he can get away with.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Jones postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingston looks gassed!
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones prevents Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones passes Kingston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones working Kingston over with strikes.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Kingston won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the action here.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingston should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Kingston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Kingston's brow.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Kingston wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Kingston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones stops Kingston from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Kingston's body and controls the position.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phil Jones.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Kingston's guard.
Jones prevents Kingston from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones cracks Kingston with a solid left hand.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston trying to control the position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Phil Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kingston has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kingston is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kingston?
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

Kingston gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Kingston!
Kingston prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Kingston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Phil Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kingston on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingston's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones'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 three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Phil Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingston is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Jones!
After the fight, Phil Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.