PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jones
vs
Res

225 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Res fails to land the takedown.

Res shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Res seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Res stops Jones from getting back to his feet.

Res is looking for a kimura here.
Jones tries to kick Res off but Res keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Res is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Res looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Res is working for a submission of some sort.

Res is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Res seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Res on the ground.

Res is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Res is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Res trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.

Res is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Res is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Res looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Res.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Res takes one on the button.
Ac Res is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Res in his tracks.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Res doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Res tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Res with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Res takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Res rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Res.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Res has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Res fails to pull guard.
Res jumps guard but Jones stands there with Res around his waist. Res gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Res tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Res dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Res fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Res fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Res misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Res fails with a takedown attempt.
Res is breathing heavily.
Res tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Res tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scores with a jab.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Res looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Res persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Res fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones catches Res with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Res should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Jones.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Res eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Res walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Res under the eye.
Jones scores with a one two! Res had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Res shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Res looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Res right on the nose. Res blinks but takes it well.
Res shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Res thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Res closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Jones throws a right hand that Res ducks under and follows up with a left that Res also avoids with ease.
Res takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Res momentarily.
Jones scores with the left hand. Res knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Res looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Res shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Res shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones jabs Res to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Res's body. Res takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Res closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Res.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Res momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones stuns Res with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones cracks Res with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones catches Res with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Res takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Res is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones cracks Res with a right hand to the side of the head.
Res shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Res takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Res dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Res's head and hops out.
Res walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Res has time to react.
Res with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Res doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones sizes up Res with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Jones catches Res right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Res has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Res's head back.
Res shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones scores with a hook.
Res shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Res off the cage and back into range.
Jones lands with a straight right. Res didn't see that one coming.
Res dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Res's head and hops out.
Res drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Res takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones cracks Res with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Res shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Res walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, O'Brannigan's Fightwear in his post fight interview.