PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kietos targuerie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Could you be loved - Bob marley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmy Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

targuerie
vs
Jones

165 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kietos targuerie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
targuerie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A left lands for targuerie.
targuerie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and targuerie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from targuerie.
Jones throws a series of punches but targuerie avoids them all with ease.
targuerie takes a jab right on the kisser.

targuerie rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
targuerie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
targuerie keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
targuerie can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones has targuerie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. targuerie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
targuerie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
targuerie is trying to break free.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
targuerie can't break the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. targuerie just stands there and leans against the cage.
kietos targuerie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
targuerie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
targuerie has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kietos targuerie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

targuerie misses with a jab, cross combination.
targuerie throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from targuerie.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
targuerie cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
kietos targuerie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
targuerie lands a lovely overhand right.
targuerie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jimmy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
targuerie throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones is breathing heavily.
targuerie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from targuerie lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
targuerie misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from targuerie. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
targuerie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
targuerie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
targuerie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
targuerie lands a lovely overhand right.
targuerie works Jones's body with a nice hook.
targuerie fails to land with a series of punches.
targuerie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
targuerie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
targuerie throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
targuerie is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
targuerie catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but targuerie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
targuerie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
targuerie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
targuerie cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones wants to clinch but targuerie slips to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for targuerie.
targuerie looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
targuerie misses with a combination
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. targuerie really felt that one!
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
targuerie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
targuerie lands with an overhand left.
targuerie misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
targuerie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
targuerie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and targuerie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by targuerie.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and targuerie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
kietos targuerie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
targuerie throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
targuerie scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
targuerie looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
targuerie throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
targuerie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
targuerie lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kietos targuerie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

targuerie works the jab nicely.
targuerie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and targuerie duly obliges.
targuerie misses with a few strikes there.
targuerie misses with the combination.
targuerie throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
targuerie defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for targuerie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
targuerie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by targuerie there.
Jones tries to clinch up
and targuerie counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at targuerie to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
targuerie fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for targuerie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
targuerie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and targuerie counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at targuerie to acknowledge the strikes.
targuerie throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
targuerie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by targuerie or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
targuerie misses with a jab, cross combination.
targuerie misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones misses with a combination
and targuerie counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
targuerie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
targuerie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

targuerie moves into the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
targuerie wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
kietos targuerie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
targuerie is trying to break free.
targuerie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of targuerie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
targuerie is trying to break free.
Jones wants a takedown.
targuerie can't break the clinch.
targuerie wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
targuerie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
targuerie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
targuerie is trying to break free.
targuerie tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones prevents targuerie from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
targuerie wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jimmy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
targuerie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
targuerie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
kietos targuerie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well targuerie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kietos targuerie!