PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mansa Musa (ranked 5834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 6047 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Kygo ft. Ellie Goulding - Summer Love as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Musa
vs
Jones

164 cm
21
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

153 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mansa Musa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Musa shows good takedown defense.
Musa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musa tries to get out of the position.
Jones postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Musa has wrist control.
Musa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Musa blocks nicely.
Musa wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones is working Musa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stops Musa from standing up.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Musa is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones works over Musa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Musa has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Musa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Musa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones works over Musa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones cracks Musa with a solid left hand.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Musa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musa counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Musa is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
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 is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Musa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Musa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Musa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones cracks Musa with a big right hand but Musa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Musa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Musa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Musa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones landing strikes.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones cracks Musa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Musa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Musa to see if he's OK.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musa down.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones cracks Musa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musa down.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Musa some visible discomfort.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Musa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Musa taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Musa some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Musa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Musa leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMusa.
Musa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
As Jones backs away, Musa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mansa Musa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Musa tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Musa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Musa's temple.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones working over Musa with some ground and pound. Musa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Musa is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Musa taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones working over Musa with some ground and pound. Musa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Musa's head.
Musa wants to get back to his feet.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Musa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Musa taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones grinds an elbow into Musa's temple.
Mansa Musa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jon Jones!

Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Jon Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.