PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jones
vs
Lineker

175 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

163 cm
19
139 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Lineker looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
As Lineker looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Lineker just gets out of the way.
Lineker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lineker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Lineker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lineker tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Lineker looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Lineker just gets out of the way.
Lineker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Lineker. That snapped Jones's head back.
Lineker throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Lineker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker lands a body shot.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lineker.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lineker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lineker works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lineker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lineker scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lineker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Lineker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lineker throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lineker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Lineker digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lineker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lineker.
Lineker connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Lineker throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lineker. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lineker to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lineker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lineker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lineker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lineker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lineker thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
John Lineker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lineker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lineker cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Lineker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lineker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Lineker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lineker connects with a crisp jab.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Lineker.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Lineker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lineker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lineker swinging wildly here.
As Lineker looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Lineker just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands with a right hand.
Lineker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Lineker scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker scores with a shot to the body.
Lineker lands a nice looking body shot.
Lineker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker lands with a nice body punch.
Lineker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Lineker looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Lineker just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Lineker. Beautiful body shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lineker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker misses with the combination.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lineker.
As Lineker looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Lineker just gets out of the way.
Lineker throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lineker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Lineker misses its intended target.
Lineker punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lineker digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lineker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lineker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lineker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lineker.
Lineker misses with a wild combination.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Lineker lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Lineker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Lineker.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lineker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lineker duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Lineker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lineker misses with a straight left.
Lineker misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Lineker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lineker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lineker lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Lineker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lineker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lineker jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lineker misses with a few strikes there.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lineker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jesse Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
John Lineker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lineker throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lineker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lineker!