PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Settimo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Settimo Vjadenek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Settimo Vjadenek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vjadenek
vs
Jones

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Settimo Vjadenek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vjadenek sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vjadenek defends it well.
Vjadenek won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vjadenek wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vjadenek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Vjadenek is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Vjadenek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vjadenek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Vjadenek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones stands and throws Vjadenek's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a breather here.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vjadenek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.

That's four 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 with a couple of short strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vjadenek.
Settimo Vjadenek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vjadenek misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vjadenek!
Jones staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Vjadenek get back to his feet.
Vjadenek misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Settimo Vjadenek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones is working Vjadenek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones working over Vjadenek with some ground and pound. Vjadenek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Vjadenek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Vjadenek is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
David Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Vjadenek defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vjadenek with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vjadenek!

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Vjadenek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Vjadenek avoids the head kick by Jones.
A head kick from Vjadenek lands but Jones takes it in his stride.

It looks like David Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vjadenek.
Vjadenek avoids the head kick by Jones.

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vjadenek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Jones.
Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a push kick but Vjadenek slaps the foot to one side.
Vjadenek tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones stays in close to Vjadenek's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Vjadenek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
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 Vjadenek's temple.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Settimo Vjadenek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Jones.
Vjadenek shoots and misses

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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