PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Kronos (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
Kronos

185 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Kronos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kronos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Kronos's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Kronos is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kronos can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones wants to control but Kronos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is staying tight to Kronos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones tries to stand but Kronos is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kronos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Kronos has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Kronos is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kronos gives up his back whilst trying to strike.

Jones looking to break Kronos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kronos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones landing with strikes.
Jones controlling well, preventing Kronos from escaping the position.

Jones working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronos is trapped and Jones is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kronos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kronos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Kronos is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Kronos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kronos trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Jones controlling well, preventing Kronos from escaping the position.
Jones controlling from the back.
Kronos is in bad spot here.
What can Kronos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kronos rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.

Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kronos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kronos trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Kronos tries to buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A left lands for Kronos.
Kronos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kronos scores with a nice right hand.
Kronos rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Kronos follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Kronos!