PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micha Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camarada Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Go hard blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jones
vs
Belo

195 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micha Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Camarada Belo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Camarada Belo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Belo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belo 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 Belo off to one side.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belo to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Belo.
Belo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belo gets slowly back to his feet.
Micha Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camarada Belo.
Belo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Belo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belo stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belo.

Belo decides to return to a standing position.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Jones misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belo slips a jab from Jones.
Belo tries to clinch up.
Belo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belo.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Belo sees coming a mile off.
Belo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belo.
Belo shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belo looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the head kick by Belo.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Belo moved out of range.
Belo shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Belo blocks a jab.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Belo on that attempt.
Belo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Belo. Belo gets slowly back to his feet.
Belo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by Belo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belo is defended easily by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a straight left.
Belo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a series of punches but Belo moves out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Belo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belo is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Belo circles away and we're back to standing.
Belo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Micha Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camarada Belo.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Belo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Belo has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belo as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Belo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belo on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belo controlling his opponent.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Belo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belo looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Belo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micha Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Belo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Belo's shoulder, as Belo tries to avoid the shot.
Belo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Belo on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belo throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Micha Jones is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Belo moved out of range nicely.
Belo has a takedown stuffed.
Micha Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camarada Belo.
Belo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Belo has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Belo shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Belo's shoulder, as Belo tries to avoid the shot.
Jones blocks a head kick by Belo.
Belo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo tries to clinch up
and Belo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belo is defended easily by Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.

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.
Belo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Belo backs away looking to recover.
Belo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belo misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micha Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

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