PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 1886 p4p, 3589 weight class) and Joa Chim (ranked 168 p4p, 295 weight class). Caleb Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Chim

170 cm
25
145
6 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
149
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Phoenix Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joa Chim!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but Chim moves out of range.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Chim.

Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chim is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chim defends it easily.
Chim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chim has Jones in his guard.

Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chim wants to sweep but no luck.

Chim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Chim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim is not content to let Jones control the position.
Chim tries to improve position but can't.
Chim is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is staying tight to Chim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chim keeps working.
Chim is looking for a sweep.

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.
Chim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chim can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is staying tight to Chim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chim is not content to let Jones control the position.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controls the position.
Jones trying to control the position but Chim is working away.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones working away.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

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.
Chim manages to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Chim defending well.
Chim wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Chim is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chim tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones clinches.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chim uses from the top position.
Chim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones has control of Chim's left arm, preventing Chim from doing any damage.

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

Chim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chim has Jones in his guard.

Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chim!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chim is holding on tight.
Chim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chim is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones moves to back control.

Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chim is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Chim tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Chim tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Chim.
Jones is pulling down on Chim's head to control his posture.
Chim trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chim can do to turn this around?
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chim manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones passes Chim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Chim is having none of it.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chim has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Chim is trying to roll into a better position but Jones has get a rear naked choke and Chim is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Jones!