PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Kjnuimpez

189 cm
19
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Kjnuimpez thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Josh Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjnuimpez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kjnuimpez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Kjnuimpez throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjnuimpez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kjnuimpez counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Kjnuimpez. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kjnuimpez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Kjnuimpez slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Kjnuimpez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kjnuimpez wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjnuimpez sprawls well. Kjnuimpez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kjnuimpez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kjnuimpez misses with a head kick.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjnuimpez sprawls well. Kjnuimpez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots and misses
and Kjnuimpez counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kjnuimpez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Kjnuimpez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjnuimpez which made him look bad.
Kjnuimpez connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kjnuimpez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kjnuimpez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Kjnuimpez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kjnuimpez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kjnuimpez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kjnuimpez.
Jab from Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kjnuimpez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kjnuimpez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kjnuimpez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kjnuimpez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kjnuimpez sprawls well.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kjnuimpez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kjnuimpez.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kjnuimpez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kjnuimpez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Kjnuimpez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kjnuimpez.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kjnuimpez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Josh Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Kjnuimpez tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kjnuimpez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Kjnuimpez jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjnuimpez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kjnuimpez counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Kjnuimpez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kjnuimpez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjnuimpez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick.
Kjnuimpez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kjnuimpez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Kjnuimpez scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kjnuimpez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjnuimpez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones tries to clinch up but Kjnuimpez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjnuimpez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Kjnuimpez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjnuimpez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjnuimpez keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Kjnuimpez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Kjnuimpez to get back to his feet.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kjnuimpez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kjnuimpez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kjnuimpez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Kjnuimpez has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kjnuimpez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kjnuimpez is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Kjnuimpez preventing the sweep.
Kjnuimpez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Jones!