PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shinshi uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uno has chosen Aqui a tristeza pula de alegria as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jones
vs
uno

180 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shinshi uno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
uno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as uno shoots in.

Jones gets a clinch.
uno managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
uno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
BJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shinshi uno.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing uno up against the cage.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
uno wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards uno's brow.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning uno up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. uno is defending well for now.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from uno.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
uno looks gassed!
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but uno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into uno's ribcage.
uno tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones working uno over with knees to the body.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from uno.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jones.
uno avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
uno managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones working uno over with knees to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. uno is defending well for now.
uno letting Jones take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
uno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jones closes the distance and pushes uno back into the cage.
uno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. uno is defending well for now.
Jones is pushing uno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but uno blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from uno.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. uno is defending well for now.
uno has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and uno avoids it.
uno tries for a takedown. No joy.
uno avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
uno looking for a takedown.
uno wants a takedown.
uno avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
uno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
uno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but uno blocks with his arms.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
uno lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. uno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown by uno or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
shinshi uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - uno circles away.

Jones moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
uno is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
uno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

uno pulls Jones into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice sprawl there from Jones as uno shoots in.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
uno dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on uno's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from uno.
BJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shinshi uno.

Jones pushes uno up against the cage in a clinch.
uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from uno.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
uno takes a knee to the side of the body.
uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
uno wants a takedown but no success here.
uno wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
uno avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
uno tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
uno takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and uno avoids it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
uno stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
uno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
uno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
uno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
uno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
uno throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
shinshi uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones has uno up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
uno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones has uno pressed against the cage.
uno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
uno has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
uno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
uno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and uno avoids it.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones missing with knees to the body.

uno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
uno 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 uno off to one side.
uno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
uno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
uno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten uno somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
uno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones avoids the head kick by uno.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jones moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

uno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
uno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from uno is defended easily by Jones.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but uno blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
uno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
uno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. uno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
uno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. uno is defending well for now.
uno letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent uno's takedown attempt.
BJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shinshi uno.
uno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
uno being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

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.
uno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. uno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from uno is defended easily by Jones.
uno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. uno gets slowly back to his feet.
uno tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands with a hook. uno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones cracks uno with a good jab.
BJ Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
uno tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
uno misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
uno with a poor takedown

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
uno jumps guard but Jones stands there with uno around his waist. uno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
uno takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent uno's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Jones to work.

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.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but uno avoids the damage to the body.
uno is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
uno managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through uno's defenses.
uno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones with a knee to the head.
uno managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
uno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
uno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
uno is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
uno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
uno is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
uno avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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