PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Redflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by ADIDAS. Alex Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Drake Redflame 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
Redflame

181 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Redflame!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redflame fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Redflame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Redflame fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Alex Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Redflame.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Redflame shoots in.
Redflame 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 Redflame off to one side.
Redflame shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redflame looks like he's trying to stand up.

Redflame actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Redflame wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Redflame's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Redflame is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redflame looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Redflame fending off the submission attempt from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Redflame is keeping busy.
Redflame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redflame is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Redflame has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redflame has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Redflame is defending it well.
Jones is striking well from the back but Redflame escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Redflame misses with a takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Redflame fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redflame wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Redflame tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Redflame taking shots to the head.
Redflame is working to get back to half guard.
Redflame is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Redflame can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Redflame. Redflame gets slowly back to his feet.
Redflame has his takedown stuffed

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Redflame has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Redflame wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

Jones stands and steps away. Redflame gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Redflame wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Redflame didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Redflame, up you get!

Jones scores with a takedown into Redflame's guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Redflame.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Redflame tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Alex Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redflame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redflame defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redflame tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Redflame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Redflame looks like he's trying to stand up.

Redflame looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Jones stands up and beckons Redflame to join him on the feet.
Redflame doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alex Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Redflame.

Jones stands and steps away. Redflame gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redflame goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Redflame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Redflame misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Redflame shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Redflame with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Redflame fights it but they end up in guard.
Redflame wants to sweep but no luck.
Redflame keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Redflame is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Redflame tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redflame shoots and misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alex Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Redflame.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redflame slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Redflame 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Redflame looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redflame doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redflame circles away quickly and effectively.
Redflame misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redflame won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redflame is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redflame is trying to get back to half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redflame fails with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Redflame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones stands up from Redflame's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Redflame with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones stands and steps away. Redflame gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redflame shoots and misses

and Jones counters by clinching up.

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 Redflame uses from the top position.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redflame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redflame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alex Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redflame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones pushes a forearm under Redflame's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Redflame is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Jones!