PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joao Alves enters the cage!

Jones
vs
Alves

175 cm
24
189 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Alves is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Alves in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Alves in his guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.

Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control!

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

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 is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Alves tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joao Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Jones checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

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

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alves's thigh. Alves counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's two 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.

Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Alves trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.

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 keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.

Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones advances to half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is working for a kimura here but Alves manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Jones's guard.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two 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.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Alves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
Alves tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Alves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alves has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alves!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Andy Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alves rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Alves taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Alves misses with a knee strike.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Alves trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alves!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Jones tries for a kimura but Alves is defending well.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jones 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 working hard here to advance position.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Alves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Alves trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joao Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

Alves looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Alves is trying to keep Jones in close.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves passes into half guard.
Alves misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones keeping hold of Alves's head, controlling as best he can.

Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves tries to clinch up.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four 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.

Alves actively working from the bottom here.

Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Jones.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andy Jones!
Andy Jones retains his middleweight title!