PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Viduka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viduka's entrance music is Pitbull - Hotelroom Service. A fine choice. Harry Viduka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Viduka
vs
Jones

176 cm
24
172 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Viduka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viduka throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viduka swinging wildly here.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Viduka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones misses with a double jab.

Viduka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Viduka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Viduka decides to stand back up.
Viduka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones tries to bum rush Viduka with a series of wild strikes but Viduka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viduka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries to bum rush Viduka with a series of wild strikes but Viduka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viduka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viduka dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Viduka misses with a double jab.
Jones looks to land a combination but Viduka avoids it well.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viduka.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones avoids the head kick by Viduka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viduka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viduka cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Viduka tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viduka misses with a wild combination.
Viduka misses with a few strikes there.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Viduka throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viduka fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viduka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viduka, right into the meat.
Viduka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Viduka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Viduka stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Viduka fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viduka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Viduka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Viduka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a right and a left that Viduka avoids nicely.

Viduka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Viduka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viduka looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.

Viduka shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viduka looking to pass the guard.

Viduka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viduka.
Viduka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Viduka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.

Viduka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Viduka but great work by Jones.
Viduka is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viduka tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
You get the feeling that Viduka really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Viduka misses with a wild combination.
Viduka delivers a nice body kick.

Viduka shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Viduka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Viduka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viduka is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viduka decides to stand and escape the position.
Jones blocks a head kick by Viduka.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Viduka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viduka.
Viduka swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Viduka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Viduka misses with a series of wild punches.
Viduka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viduka misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Viduka.

Viduka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viduka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

Viduka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Viduka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viduka has Jones in his guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viduka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viduka 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.
Jones is standing up over Viduka. Viduka looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to stand but Viduka is controlling his head.

Viduka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Danga de danga de dang - Viduka scores with a four punch combination!
Viduka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Viduka counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viduka throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Viduka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viduka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viduka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viduka misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss

and Viduka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Viduka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Viduka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Viduka but great work by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viduka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Viduka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Viduka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viduka dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A combination from Viduka does no damage.
Harry Viduka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viduka misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a right hand that Viduka ducks under and follows up with a left that Viduka also avoids with ease.
Viduka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viduka misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viduka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Viduka misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viduka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Viduka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viduka trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.

Viduka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Viduka misses.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viduka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viduka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Viduka.

Viduka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Viduka is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viduka to get the leverage.

Viduka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viduka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Viduka looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Viduka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viduka!
Viduka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss

and Viduka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.

Viduka stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viduka counters with a nice uppercut.

Viduka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones keeping full guard, as Viduka tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viduka is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Viduka isn't so interested in that idea.

Jones is working an open guard so Viduka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viduka counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a right and a left that Viduka avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Viduka avoids a punch combination nicely.

Viduka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Viduka decides to stand up.
Viduka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Viduka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viduka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Viduka's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Viduka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viduka, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Viduka!