PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivanko Migoljevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by "Vindaloo" by Fat Les. Geoffrey Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivanko Migoljevic's chin.

Jones
vs
Migoljevic

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoffrey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivanko Migoljevic!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Migoljevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Ivanko Migoljevic has been cut.

Jones gets a clinch.

Migoljevic jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Migoljevic looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones wants to stand but Migoljevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Migoljevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Migoljevic is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Migoljevic is on top in guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones controls Migoljevic momentarily but Migoljevic frees himself.
Migoljevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Migoljevic looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Migoljevic is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Migoljevic is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones gets to his feet - Migoljevic follows without any prompting.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Migoljevic.
Migoljevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Geoffrey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanko Migoljevic.

Migoljevic rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Migoljevic backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Migoljevic is defending well.
Migoljevic blocks an elbow strike.
Migoljevic misses with an elbow over the top.

Migoljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Migoljevic gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Migoljevic looks winded!
Migoljevic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Migoljevic trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
Jones wanted to stand there but Migoljevic had control of the position.
Migoljevic wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Migoljevic there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Migoljevic tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Migoljevic tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Migoljevic is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Migoljevic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivanko Migoljevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivanko Migoljevic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Migoljevic avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Migoljevic leaning against his opponent.
Jones is looking to control Migoljevic's arms but Migoljevic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Migoljevic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Migoljevic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones is leaning against Migoljevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones is trying to push Migoljevic away but Migoljevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Migoljevic tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Migoljevic is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Geoffrey Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanko Migoljevic.
Jones is looking to control Migoljevic's arms but Migoljevic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Migoljevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanko Migoljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Migoljevic is breathing heavily.
Migoljevic dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Migoljevic's head and hops out.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Geoffrey Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Migoljevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Migoljevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Migoljevic managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Migoljevic is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Migoljevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones presses Migoljevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Migoljevic or not.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Migoljevic avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Migoljevic throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Migoljevic holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones pushes Migoljevic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Migoljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jones instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Migoljevic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones blocks a head kick by Migoljevic.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Migoljevic keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones presses Migoljevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivanko Migoljevic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Migoljevic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Migoljevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Migoljevic somewhat.
Migoljevic blocks the body kick.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Migoljevic to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jones pushes Migoljevic off and gets back to his feet.

Migoljevic feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Migoljevic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Migoljevic working some strikes from top position.
Jones wants to stand up but Migoljevic is controlling him.
Jones keeping full guard, as Migoljevic tries to pass.
Migoljevic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Migoljevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanko Migoljevic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Migoljevic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones tries to stand but Migoljevic is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Migoljevic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Migoljevic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Migoljevic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to hold on but Migoljevic pushes him away.
Migoljevic tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.

Migoljevic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Migoljevic's guard. A big mistake from Migoljevic there, giving up the dominant position!

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Migoljevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Migoljevic manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Migoljevic's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Migoljevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanko Migoljevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Migoljevic 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!