PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 651 p4p, 903 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 93 p4p, 124 weight class). Jones Jr has chosen The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kosmanov
vs
Jones Jr

180 cm
29
170
13 - 9 - 1

180 cm
34
174
24 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jones Jr as Kosmanov shoots in.
A lazy left from Jones Jr finds it's target.

Kosmanov darts in and clinches Jones Jr up against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.

Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Jones Jr to the mat.
Kosmanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Jones Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back.

Kosmanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov is pulling down on Jones Jr's head to control his posture.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones Jr distracts Kosmanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kosmanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones Jr slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Jones Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kosmanov trying to control here.
Jones Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Jr connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Jones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Jones Jr wants to pass to mount but Kosmanov is defending the position.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kosmanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones Jr slips a nice elbow through Kosmanov's hands, connecting with Kosmanov's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Jones Jr is controlling well.
Jones Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov is pressing down on Jones Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.

Kosmanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Jones Jr.
A big right from Jones Jr misses.
Kosmanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kosmanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into Jones Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Jr is retaining full guard.
Jones Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosmanov manages to get himself to full guard.

Kosmanov is looking for a triangle but Jones Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Jr wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Kosmanov's brow.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Kosmanov working for a triangle but Jones Jr defends it easily.
Kosmanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Jones Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kosmanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kosmanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Jr.
Kosmanov has his hands on Jones Jr's head, controlling the position.
Jones Jr is in close to Kosmanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jones Jr has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmanov won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here.

Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kosmanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov pulls Jones Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jim Jones Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones Jr stands up over Kosmanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones Jr with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Jones Jr tries to pass.
Kosmanov striking from the bottom here.
Kosmanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kosmanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosmanov has wrist control.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Jones Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Jones Jr postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Kosmanov fails to land the takedown.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.

Kosmanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kosmanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones Jr.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kosmanov is posturing up here but Jones Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kosmanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kosmanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones Jr!
After winning the bout, Jim Jones Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.