PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Young

177 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 3 - 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Young pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Young is trying to stand.
Jones is stalling here. Young is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Young has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Young is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Young to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Young has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Young go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Young gets back to his feet. Jones is certainly not going to complain about that decision.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots and misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Young misses with a kick to the body.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Alexander Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Young does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Young scores with a head kick.
Alexander Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Young pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Young is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Young closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Young lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Jones is rocked!
Jones shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young swinging wildly here.
Young throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young 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 looks to land a strike but Young avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws a strike but Young rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Young stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Young.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Alexander Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters circling a little - Young finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Young enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Young manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Young pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones moves out of range as Young throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.

Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Young manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Young has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Jones throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones prevents Young from standing back up.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely.
Phil Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones with the ground and pound but Young uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Young!
Young wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.

Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Young with a big elbow.
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Young works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Jones misses with a head shot. Young uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alexander Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Young!

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Young!
Alexander Young took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.