PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Svistoplyasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svistoplyasov comes to the cage accompanied by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down. Jones has chosen Enter The Sandman as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Svistoplyasov
vs
Jones

191 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Diamond Design Clothing
CROWN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Svistoplyasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Svistoplyasov circles away.
Svistoplyasov is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexander Svistoplyasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Svistoplyasov forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Svistoplyasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Svistoplyasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Svistoplyasov manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Svistoplyasov. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Svistoplyasov has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Svistoplyasov shrugs it off.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Svistoplyasov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jones clinches up with Svistoplyasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Svistoplyasov prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Svistoplyasov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Svistoplyasov breaks the clinch.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Svistoplyasov throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Svistoplyasov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Svistoplyasov.

Svistoplyasov takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Svistoplyasov.
A knee to the head by Jones.

Svistoplyasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svistoplyasov throws a combination that misses

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Svistoplyasov, up you get!
Svistoplyasov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Svistoplyasov shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Svistoplyasov misses with an uppercut.
Jones with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Svistoplyasov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Svistoplyasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Svistoplyasov is breathing heavily.
Svistoplyasov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svistoplyasov keeps the fight on the outside.

Jones pushes Svistoplyasov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Svistoplyasov avoids the damage to the body.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 tries to clinch up.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Svistoplyasov looking to slow down the pace here.
Svistoplyasov prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Svistoplyasov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Svistoplyasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Svistoplyasov.

Svistoplyasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up.
Svistoplyasov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Svistoplyasov misses.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Svistoplyasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svistoplyasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Svistoplyasov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones taking a breather.
Svistoplyasov just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.

Svistoplyasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svistoplyasov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svistoplyasov's waist but Svistoplyasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Svistoplyasov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svistoplyasov has his takedown stuffed

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jones feints and as Svistoplyasov raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svistoplyasov wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a right and a left that Svistoplyasov avoids nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svistoplyasov's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Svistoplyasov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Svistoplyasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Svistoplyasov moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Jones clinches up with Svistoplyasov and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Svistoplyasov has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Svistoplyasov stalling the fight.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Svistoplyasov moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svistoplyasov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svistoplyasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Svistoplyasov as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Svistoplyasov.
Jones keeps control of Svistoplyasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svistoplyasov misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Svistoplyasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Svistoplyasov is controlling the position.
Svistoplyasov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svistoplyasov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Svistoplyasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svistoplyasov.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries for a takedown but Svistoplyasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Svistoplyasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svistoplyasov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Svistoplyasov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svistoplyasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Svistoplyasov throws a body kick the misses

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Svistoplyasov's guard now.

Jones stands up from Svistoplyasov's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Svistoplyasov thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svistoplyasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svistoplyasov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Svistoplyasov takes a shot to the head.

Svistoplyasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Svistoplyasov misses.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Jones gets a clinch.
Svistoplyasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Svistoplyasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Svistoplyasov tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svistoplyasov.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a head kick that misses

and Svistoplyasov counters with a takedown into side control.

Svistoplyasov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svistoplyasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Svistoplyasov stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Svistoplyasov is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones pushes Svistoplyasov off looking to stand but Svistoplyasov dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svistoplyasov misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Svistoplyasov keeps it at a distance.

Jones clinches up with Svistoplyasov and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svistoplyasov managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Svistoplyasov blocks it.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Svistoplyasov lands a body shot.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Svistoplyasov jumps guard but Jones stands there with Svistoplyasov around his waist. Svistoplyasov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Svistoplyasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svistoplyasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Svistoplyasov lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Svistoplyasov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Svistoplyasov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svistoplyasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Svistoplyasov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svistoplyasov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Svistoplyasov in a clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Svistoplyasov stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Svistoplyasov.
Svistoplyasov keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Svistoplyasov up against the cage.
Alexander Svistoplyasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Svistoplyasov jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Svistoplyasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jones!