PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Crazy Smash Ya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Jones's chin.

Smash Ya
vs
Jones

185 cm
22
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

CBK MMA Nutrition
Asphyxiation Ltd.

CBK MMA Nutrition
Richards' Remedies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Ya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Smash Ya misses with a straight left.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Smash Ya is having none of it.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smash Ya circles away quickly and effectively.
Smash Ya misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Smash Ya leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Ya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Smash Ya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like George Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Smash Ya moved out of range.
Smash Ya throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Ya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smash Ya is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Smash Ya.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Smash Ya wants to break free but Jones has control.
Smash Ya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smash Ya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smash Ya's brow.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smash Ya smiles and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Crazy Smash Ya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones scores with a takedown into Smash Ya's guard.
Jones stops Smash Ya from standing up.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Smash Ya wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

Smash Ya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Smash Ya misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Smash Ya backing up. Smash Ya nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smash Ya to the mat! Smash Ya manages to get full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Smash Ya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Smash Ya wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smash Ya is not content to let Jones control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smash Ya throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smash Ya misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smash Ya keeps moving.

Smash Ya pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smash Ya throws a big shot that misses.
Jones takes a swing at Smash Ya's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smash Ya is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smash Ya has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smash Ya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Smash Ya fights it but they end up in guard.
Smash Ya keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones tries to stand but Smash Ya is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smash Ya is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smash Ya is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Smash Ya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smash Ya prevents it.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smash Ya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smash Ya throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smash Ya scores with a four punch combination!
Smash Ya motions for Jones to come forward. Smash Ya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smash Ya leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smash Ya lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smash Ya as he avoids it easily.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smash Ya pushes him off.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Smash Ya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smash Ya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a series of punches but Smash Ya moves out of range.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Smash Ya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Smash Ya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Smash Ya misses with a series of wild punches.
Smash Ya throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Smash Ya only half commits.
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 Crazy Smash Ya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smash Ya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smash Ya misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Smash Ya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Smash Ya fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smash Ya keeps moving.

Jones stands up and waves to Smash Ya to follow him.

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.
Smash Ya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to stand but Smash Ya is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smash Ya keeps moving.

Smash Ya scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smash Ya throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Smash Ya throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smash Ya thinking.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crazy Smash Ya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Ya connects with a jab.
Smash Ya keeps the fight on the outside.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash Ya, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Smash Ya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants a takedown.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Ya stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Smash Ya works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Smash Ya throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smash Ya's guard now.
Smash Ya is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Smash Ya pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Crazy Smash Ya is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Ya counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Ya was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Ya avoids a kick to the body.
Smash Ya tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smash Ya misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Smash Ya backpedaling.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash Ya, pushing him back against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smash Ya tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smash Ya to the ground. Smash Ya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smash Ya throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Smash Ya scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Smash Ya misses

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

Smash Ya bucks up and throws Jones to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Smash Ya misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a series of punches but Smash Ya avoids them all with ease.
Crazy Smash Ya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smash Ya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smash Ya jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Ya counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Smash Ya fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with the left hand. Smash Ya knows he should have avoided that one.
Smash Ya tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smash Ya cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a right and a left that Smash Ya avoids nicely.
Jones misses with the combination.
Smash Ya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Smash Ya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smash Ya misses with a two punch combination.
Smash Ya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones lands a head kick. Smash Ya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smash Ya misses with a looping left.
Smash Ya lands a two punch combo.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smash Ya tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smash Ya to the ground. Smash Ya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Smash Ya misses.
Smash Ya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya misses with a looping left.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Smash Ya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Ya waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smash Ya staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Ya throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Smash Ya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smash Ya!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Ya squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but George Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Smash Ya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smash Ya slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Smash Ya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smash Ya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Smash Ya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Ya throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Smash Ya. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Smash Ya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Smash Ya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones is looking to clinch but Smash Ya is avoiding it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash Ya manages to avoid it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Smash Ya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smash Ya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smash Ya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smash Ya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smash Ya counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smash Ya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smash Ya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Smash Ya moved out of range nicely.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Smash Ya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Smash Ya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Smash Ya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smash Ya throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smash Ya sprawls well. Smash Ya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Smash Ya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smash Ya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smash Ya circles away.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smash Ya sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Smash Ya kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Smash Ya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smash Ya.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Smash Ya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smash Ya throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.

Jones rushes Smash Ya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crazy Smash Ya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smash Ya pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crazy Smash Ya.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Jones!
George Jones is the new middleweight champion!