PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Jones (ranked 4734 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Moss Baart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss Baart told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jones
vs
Baart

184 cm
18
241
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
243
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moss Baart!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Baart shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Baart enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones trying to control but Baart is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baart is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pulls Baart in close to his closed guard and prevents Baart from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Baart pushes his legs off easily.

Baart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baart fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nathaniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moss Baart.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baart looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Baart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baart takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baart is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Baart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Baart is out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Baart circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Baart keeps it at a distance.
Baart throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baart circles away.

Jones feints and as Baart raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike but Baart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Baart stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Baart keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones is standing up over Baart. Baart looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.

Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baart to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baart fails with the takedown.
Baart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baart throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baart counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Baart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baart shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baart throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baart but Baart pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Baart has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Baart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Baart has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baart was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Baart is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones has Baart pressed against the cage, preventing Baart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Baart is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Baart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baart tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baart striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.

Jones stands up and waves to Baart to follow him.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Baart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baart wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baart pinned against the cage. Baart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baart flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Baart sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Baart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baart moves away.
Despite the aggression on Baart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baart looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Baart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baart manages to avoid it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Baart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baart struggling a bit here.

Jones tries for a kimura but Baart is defending well.

Jones tries for a kimura but Baart is defending well.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moss Baart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Baart.
Jones tries to bum rush Baart with a series of wild strikes but Baart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Baart shows good takedown defense.
Baart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Baart persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Baart breaks away and moves out of range.
Baart tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baart sprawls well. Baart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Baart with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baart throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Baart as Jones shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baart.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baart did well to prevent Jones getting side control.

Baart kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Baart persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Baart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baart throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baart fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Baart shows good takedown defense.
Baart shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Baart 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.

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.
Baart throws a lazy head kick

and Jones counters by clinching up.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Baart has a takedown stuffed.

Jones darts in and clinches Baart up against the cage.
Baart tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Baart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones tries to pull guard but Baart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moss Baart.
I think Baart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!