PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semyon Kibidka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semyon Kibidka has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jones
vs
Kibidka

193 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Semyon Kibidka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kibidka tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kibidka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kibidka misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones digs a good body shot into Kibidka's ribs.
Kibidka tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kibidka throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Kibidka backing up. Kibidka nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Kibidka swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Kibidka closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kibidka pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semyon Kibidka.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kibidka moves out of range easily.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Kibidka rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kibidka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kibidka shoots and misses

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kibidka turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kibidka manages to end up in side control.
Kibidka looks gassed!
Kibidka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kibidka throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kibidka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kibidka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kibidka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones controlling from the top position.
Kibidka wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Kibidka's guard and throws a big left but Kibidka blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kibidka keeps moving.
Kibidka has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

Kibidka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Kibidka up and slammed him! Kibidka can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Kibidka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kibidka is trying to get back to half guard.
Kibidka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kibidka taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kibidka on the ground.

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones closes the distance but Kibidka moves to the side
and Kibidka counters with an outside leg kick.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kibidka's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kibidka misses with a body shot.
Kibidka throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kibidka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Kibidka fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Kibidka pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kibidka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kibidka.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kibidka shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semyon Kibidka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kibidka moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kibidka shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kibidka tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kibidka tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kibidka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Kibidka tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Kibidka tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Kibidka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kibidka shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Kibidka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kibidka takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Kibidka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kibidka.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kibidka circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibidka tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kibidka shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Kibidka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kibidka circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Crunch! Kibidka slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Kibidka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Kibidka with that takedown attempt.
Kibidka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kibidka persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kibidka.
Kibidka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kibidka misses the body punch

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kibidka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones winds up and cracks Kibidka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kibidka trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones winds up and cracks Kibidka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kibidka tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Kibidka's hands, connecting with Kibidka's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones throws a combination. Kibidka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kibidka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kibidka gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Kibidka wants a takedown but no success here.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kibidka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kibidka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semyon Kibidka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Kibidka or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kibidka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kibidka keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kibidka.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kibidka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kibidka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kibidka tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Kibidka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kibidka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
No luck for Kibidka with that takedown attempt.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones wants to clinch but Kibidka slips to the side

and Kibidka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kibidka.
Kibidka tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kibidka manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kibidka with that takedown attempt.
Kibidka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kibidka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kibidka shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Kibidka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Kibidka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kibidka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kibidka wants to clinch.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kibidka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kibidka lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a combination

and Kibidka counters by moving into the clinch.

Kibidka breaks from the clinch.
Kibidka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kibidka moves out of range.
Kibidka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kibidka.
Kibidka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

Jones stands up and beckons Kibidka to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kibidka moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.

Kibidka manages to pull guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kibidka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Kibidka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kibidka from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!