PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey McKee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKee
vs
Jones

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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 Montreal, Joey McKee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for McKee with that takedown attempt.
Tim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails with the takedown

and McKee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKee.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKee lands a couple of digs.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKee wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
McKee wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
McKee is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McKee landing some decent shots from guard.
McKee working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McKee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McKee's back instead.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones gets his hands free as McKee looks to control.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and McKee manages to turn into his guard.
McKee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping moving, preventing McKee from controlling successfully.

McKee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McKee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Jones working for a triangle but McKee defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones has momentary wrist control but McKee slips an elbow through the middle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a takedown

and McKee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McKee is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to escape.

McKee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. McKee eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McKee pulls his head out easily.
McKee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones taking some punishment here, with McKee in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McKee is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is not content to let McKee control the position.
McKee prevents Jones from standing back up.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McKee pulls his head out easily.

McKee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKee stops Jones from getting back to his feet.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

McKee is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKee to get the leverage.
McKee prevents Jones from improving his position.

McKee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKee working Jones over with strikes.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKee 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a takedown

and McKee counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.

McKee drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick McKee off! McKee jumps back into Jones's guard.
McKee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McKee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKee's guard.
McKee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKee looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! McKee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McKee manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into McKee's guard.
Jones takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Jones tries to stand but McKee is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McKee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McKee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McKee looking to pass the guard.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from McKee. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.

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

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McKee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McKee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but McKee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jones has his feet on McKee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McKee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to pass the guard but McKee is defending well.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McKee manages to get to full guard.

McKee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but McKee has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joey McKee!