PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noisewater might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Keine Lust. Kenneth Noisewater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Jones's chin.

Noisewater
vs
Jones

185 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

EFC Clothing

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Noisewater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noisewater shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Noisewater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is staying active underneath Noisewater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Noisewater seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Noisewater is controlling him well.
Noisewater trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Noisewater wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

Noisewater is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Noisewater eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Noisewater sees coming a mile off.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Noisewater has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Noisewater dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Noisewater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Noisewater is going to stand back up.
Noisewater is breathing heavily.

Noisewater seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick Noisewater off but Noisewater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noisewater postures up.

Noisewater stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noisewater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noisewater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noisewater blocks a head kick by Jones.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Noisewater counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Noisewater.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Noisewater moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones struggling a bit here.
Noisewater tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones regains half guard.

That's four 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 is trying to stand back up but Noisewater is controlling him

Noisewater looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones wants to control but Noisewater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones keeping hold of Noisewater's head, controlling as best he can.
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. Noisewater connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Noisewater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones feints and as Noisewater raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Noisewater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Noisewater!
Jones looking to control.
Jones is pulling down on Noisewater's head to control his posture.
Noisewater won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

Noisewater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

Noisewater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Noisewater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Noisewater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noisewater manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Noisewater's guard.

Noisewater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noisewater is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noisewater looking for a sweep. Not yet Noisewater, not yet.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Noisewater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Noisewater tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noisewater to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Noisewater pushes him off.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noisewater.
Jones is looking to clinch but Noisewater is avoiding it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Noisewater circles away easily

and Noisewater counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Noisewater slips nicely into half guard.
Noisewater is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Noisewater has control of the leg.
Jones pushes Noisewater off looking to stand but Noisewater dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones has hold of Noisewater's hands but Noisewater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Noisewater.

Noisewater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Noisewater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenneth Noisewater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noisewater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Noisewater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Noisewater postures up.

Noisewater is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noisewater is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Noisewater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Noisewater circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Noisewater counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to buck Noisewater off but Noisewater is having none of it.

Noisewater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Noisewater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Noisewater looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noisewater tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Noisewater throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noisewater working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Noisewater ducks down to avoid it.
Jones darts in trying to clinch

so Noisewater counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noisewater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Noisewater is controlling him.
Kenneth Noisewater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to hold Noisewater in close to prevent damage but Noisewater has managed to pass into half guard.

Noisewater is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noisewater to get the leverage.
Jones tries to kick Noisewater off but Noisewater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Noisewater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones clinches but Noisewater breaks the clinch

and Noisewater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Noisewater.
Noisewater won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Noisewater trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ben Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Noisewater postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noisewater, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Noisewater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noisewater, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Noisewater!