PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 6541 p4p, 5225 weight class) and Chris Junkie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Junkie has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jones
vs
Junkie

179 cm
21
160
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 London, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Junkie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkie scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junkie throws out the jab.
Junkie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Junkie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junkie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Jones misses
and Junkie counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Junkie looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Junkie counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junkie connects with a jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Junkie loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Junkie.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Junkie lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Junkie looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Junkie punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to move into range but Junkie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Junkie throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Jones defending well as Junkie loads up on a big left hand.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junkie lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Junkie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Junkie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junkie.
Junkie lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junkie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Junkie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Junkie.
Good standup being displayed there by Junkie as he connects with a hook.
Junkie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junkie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Junkie. Those never looked like landing.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Junkie misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junkie throws out the jab.
Junkie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Junkie throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junkie misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Junkie catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Junkie throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junkie cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Junkie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Junkie throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Junkie.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Junkie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Junkie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junkie scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Junkie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Junkie throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Junkie scores with a nice head shot.
Jonny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
It seemed like Junkie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Junkie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Junkie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Junkie misses the target.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkie throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Junkie.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Junkie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Junkie.
Junkie throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkie throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junkie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Junkie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Junkie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junkie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Junkie.
A big right from Junkie misses.
Junkie connects with a body shot.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junkie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Junkie throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Junkie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junkie sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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.
Junkie works the jab nicely.
Junkie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junkie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junkie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junkie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Junkie throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Junkie.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Junkie lands a jab.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Junkie.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Junkie throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Junkie.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junkie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Junkie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
Junkie misses with a hook.
Junkie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Junkie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junkie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Junkie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Junkie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Junkie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Junkie. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Junkie misses its intended target.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Junkie moves out of range easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Junkie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junkie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chris Junkie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junkie misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Junkie moves out of range.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Junkie.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junkie throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Junkie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junkie misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Junkie throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Junkie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Junkie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Junkie catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Junkie missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Junkie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junkie jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Junkie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junkie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Donk. Junkie catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jonny Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Junkie.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Junkie counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junkie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Junkie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junkie misses with a wild body shot.
Junkie avoids the head kick by Jones.
Junkie lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Junkie counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Junkie.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Junkie finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Junkie missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junkie misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junkie misses with a straight left.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Junkie is quick to defend against it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range as Junkie strikes.
Junkie misses with a few strikes there.
Junkie cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junkie! But no joy.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junkie throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Junkie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
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!
Junkie lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junkie! But no joy.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junkie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junkie throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Junkie throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junkie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junkie.
Jonny Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Junkie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Junkie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Junkie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junkie 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Junkie!