PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mob Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Jones
vs
Barley

190 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Death Wish Nutrition

Fight 4 America
Predator Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mob Barley!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.

It looks like Mob Barley has been cut.
Barley scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Chris Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a swing at Barley's ribcage but misses.

Barley knocks Jones to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Barley working away.

Barley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Barley misses with a double jab.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Barley.
A punch lands to the side of Barley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barley dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Barley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barley off to one side.
Barley ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Barley connects with a single shot there.
Barley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Barley moves out of range.
Barley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Barley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Oooh a lovely combination from Barley sends Jones down but not out. Barley dives into side control looking to finish.
Barley looks gassed!
Who's going to make the next move?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to control Barley's posture but Barley avoids it.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Barley decides to stand up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barley is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Barley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones sizes up Barley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones connects with a right hand. Barley shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barley on the side of the head.
Jones throws a series of punches but Barley moves out of range.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chris Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barley's shoulder, as Barley tries to avoid the shot.
Jones clobbers Barley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barley is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Barley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to bum rush Barley with a series of wild strikes but Barley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones lands a head shot.
Barley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barley.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Barley ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Barley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Chris Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mob Barley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barley.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Barley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barley throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Barley slips under a jab.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Barley. Barley gets slowly back to his feet.
Barley throws a left and a right that both miss
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barley's shoulder, as Barley tries to avoid the shot.
Barley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Barley.
A punch lands to the side of Barley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mob Barley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Barley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barley is looking to land body kicks.
Mob Barley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barley misses with a double jab
and Barley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones clobbers Barley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barley throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Barley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Mob Barley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Barley ducks down to avoid it.
Barley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Barley isn't so interested in that idea.
Barley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is trying to keep Barley in close.
Barley wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

Barley gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Barley's head.
A combination from Barley does no damage.
Jones throws a body punch but Barley moves out of range.
Barley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Barley misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barley throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barley looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Barley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barley has a takedown stuffed.
Jones blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Barley does no damage.
Barley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a right and a left that Barley avoids nicely.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barley manages to avoid it.
Barley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barley.
Barley throws a body kick that misses.
Barley misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barley throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Barley is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barley looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Barley misses with a few strikes there.
Barley thumps Jones with a low kick.
Barley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barley.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barley.
Barley has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mob Barley.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barley misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Barley shoots in.
A nice combination there by Barley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mob Barley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Barley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barley lands a high kick!
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Barley's head.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Barley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Barley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Barley moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barley fails to land with a series of punches.
Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barley.
Barley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Barley's head but Barley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mob Barley seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barley gets the takedown into side control.

Barley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barley wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Barley does no damage.
Barley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Barley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chris Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mob Barley.
Barley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Barley misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Barley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones sizes up Barley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barley has his takedown stuffed
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a series of punches but Barley avoids them all with ease.

Barley gets a clinch.
Barley prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Barley keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to break free but Barley has control.

Barley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barley looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Barley sees coming a mile off.
Barley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Barley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Barley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Barley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barley.
Barley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Barley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barley misses with a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Barley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Barley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barley misses with a two punch combination.
Barley lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barley.
Barley misses with a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barley's shoulder, as Barley tries to avoid the shot.
Barley tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Barley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Barley ducks down to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barley fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mob Barley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Barley.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mob Barley.
Well Barley 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mob Barley!