PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big NOG is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
NOG

200 cm
23
277 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
242 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big NOG!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from NOG.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NOG avoids it really well and circles away.
NOG gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
NOG misses with a series of wild punches.
NOG 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.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from NOG.
Jones throws a right hand that NOG ducks under and follows up with a left that NOG also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jones 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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed NOG's guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is pressing down on NOG's thigh, looking to free his foot. NOG is holding on for now.
Jones throwing shots but NOG is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to take a breather but NOG is having none of it.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NOG falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jones misses.
NOG needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NOG sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
NOG trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
NOG is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones turns into NOG and is now in his guard.
NOG 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NOG has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NOG working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones cracks NOG with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones won't allow NOG to sweep him here.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break NOG's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
NOG thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
NOG utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NOG trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
NOG looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from NOG.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones works over NOG's head and body with a nice combination.
NOG misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a hook. NOG ducked under it nicely.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Jones.
NOG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. NOG tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but NOG bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NOG pinned against the cage. NOG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a hook. NOG ducked under it nicely.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch up but NOG circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook but NOG blocks it.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
NOG flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones misses with a straight right.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in NOG's guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but NOG has wrist control.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but NOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NOG works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around NOG's waist but NOG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Nice defenses there by NOG.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NOG trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
NOG throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
NOG tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NOG keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but NOG avoids it well.
NOG throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but NOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NOG's head.
Marcus Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NOG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jones stands up and waves to NOG to follow him.
NOG uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Some wild striking there from NOG.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NOG is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
NOG avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
NOG wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
NOG has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NOG is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but NOG is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NOG can do to turn this around?
NOG has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
NOG is looking to improve his position.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but NOG defends the submission attempt.
Jones wants to stand up but NOG is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

NOG falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. NOG fights it but they end up in guard.
NOG manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poor strikes thrown by NOG there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones is working NOG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NOG trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
NOG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NOG wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones distracts NOG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
NOG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
NOG is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is pressing down on NOG's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
NOG preventing the sweep.

Jones working for a triangle but NOG defends it easily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NOG thows a big elbow that misses.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but NOG defends easily.

NOG avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NOG pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but NOG has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute NOG jumps into side control!
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
NOG is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NOG's guard.
NOG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
NOG working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.

NOG is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones postures up in NOG's guard and throws a big left but NOG blocks it.
NOG wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
NOG trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
NOG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! NOG is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and NOG manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into NOG's guard.
Jones won't allow NOG to sweep him here.
Marcus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NOG's half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through NOG's hands, connecting with NOG's forehead.
Big NOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NOG tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
NOG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jones!