PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arsene Wenger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wenger
vs
Jones

177 cm
26
164 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones staying out of range there.
Wenger throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Arsene Wenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wenger thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wenger throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wenger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wenger.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wenger.
Wenger fails to land the takedown.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Wenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wenger throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Wenger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Wenger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Wenger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wenger looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Wenger throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Wenger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wenger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wenger looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Wenger keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Wenger are getting through and doing damage.
Wenger missing with strikes.
Wenger throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenger thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Wenger is landing with strikes from the back.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wenger.
Wenger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Wenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Wenger.
Wenger just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wenger dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Wenger moves away
and Wenger counters with a one-two to the body.
Wenger misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
and Wenger counters with a straight right hand.

Wenger 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.
Wenger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wenger passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wenger is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Wenger controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Wenger seems content to control.
Wenger thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wenger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wenger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Wenger is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wenger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wenger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wenger moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wenger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to escape but Wenger is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Wenger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wenger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.

Wenger gets a clinch.
Wenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Wenger breaks from the clinch.
Wenger cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Wenger throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones staying out of range there.
Wenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Wenger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Wenger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenger in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Wenger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Wenger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wenger controlling from the full mount.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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.
Wenger wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wenger controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Arsene Wenger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wenger slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Vince Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arsene Wenger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wenger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wenger misses with a low kick.

Wenger shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wenger is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arsene Wenger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wenger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsene Wenger!