PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Child Please (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Please

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Child Please!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Please avoids them all with ease.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Please shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Please shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones tries to bum rush Please with a series of wild strikes but Please uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Please moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Please shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Child Please.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Please's shoulder, as Please tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Please is defended easily by Jones.
Please shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to bum rush Please with a series of wild strikes but Please uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Please fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Please darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Please keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Please has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to break free but Please pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Please keeps him there for the moment.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Please keeps him there for the moment.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Please changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones connects with the punch.
Please dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Please's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Please.
Please looks gassed!
Please shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Please shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Please keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Please.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Please slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Please is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Please slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Please circles away quickly and effectively.
Please will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Please counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Please is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Please is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Please wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Please throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Please trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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 keeping moving, preventing Please from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Please sprawls well.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Please 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 Please off to one side.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Please.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Please.
Please shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Please shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Please shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jones dominated that 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.

Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Please. Please gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Please throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to bum rush Please with a series of wild strikes but Please uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Please shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Please shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Child Please.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Please looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Please counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with the combination.
Please shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Please gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Please fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Please looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Please looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Please persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Please avoids a punch combination nicely.

Please closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.

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.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Please has him pressed against the cage.
Please is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Please drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Please is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Please tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Please won't allow it.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Please has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to circle away but Please has him pinned against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Please is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Please is controlling the position.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to circle away but Please has him pinned against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Please drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Please closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Please counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Please working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Please content to stall in guard here.
Jones keeping full guard, as Please tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Please throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Please looking to pass the guard.
Please trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Please trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Child Please will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Please shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Please's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Please shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Please's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss

and Please counters by moving into the clinch.
Please has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Child Please.
Jones tries to break free but Please pushes him back against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Please drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Please has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Please has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Please is controlling him.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Please has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Please keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to break free but Please has control.
Please prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Please keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Please has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Please has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to drag Please to the mat but Please just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Please prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Please wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Please changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Please manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Please shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Please keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones leaves Please with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Please misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Please shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Please keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Please dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Please is defended easily by Jones.
Please fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Please counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Please throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Please from controlling successfully.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Please.
Please throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Please's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Please looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Please is proving hard to escape from.
Please keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Child Please.
I think Please 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Child Please!