PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Trancoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trancoso comes to the cage accompanied by SGX - Composer. Blake Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Trancoso
vs
Jones

184 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

181 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Trancoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trancoso jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cody Trancoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trancoso cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones moves out of range as Trancoso strikes.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Trancoso.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trancoso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Trancoso.
Trancoso connects with a body shot.
Trancoso digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Trancoso dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Trancoso lands the left hand.
Trancoso throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trancoso misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trancoso!
Trancoso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trancoso is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trancoso defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Trancoso is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Trancoso looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jones has hold of Trancoso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trancoso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Trancoso tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trancoso manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to move to mount but Trancoso reverses beautifully and ends up in Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trancoso postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trancoso defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trancoso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trancoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trancoso won't allow Jones to sweep him here.

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.
Trancoso trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trancoso is on top in guard.
Trancoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trancoso tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trancoso to the ground. Trancoso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trancoso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trancoso misses with an uppercut.
Trancoso misses with a two punch combination.
Jones defending well as Trancoso loads up on a big left hand.
Jones moves forwards but Trancoso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trancoso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cody Trancoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trancoso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trancoso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Trancoso.
Good standup being displayed there by Trancoso as he connects with a hook.
Trancoso throws a big shot that misses.
Trancoso throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones defending well as Trancoso loads up on a big left hand.
Trancoso lands a jab to the nose.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Trancoso tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trancoso.
Trancoso throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Trancoso misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Trancoso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trancoso throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Trancoso misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Trancoso both land. Nice combination.
Trancoso thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Trancoso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trancoso throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Trancoso tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones staying out of range there.
Trancoso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Trancoso misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso scores with a nice head shot.
Trancoso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trancoso thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trancoso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trancoso throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Cody Trancoso is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trancoso defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Trancoso.
Trancoso jabs at Jones's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Trancoso dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trancoso lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones staying out of range there.
Trancoso fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trancoso keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Trancoso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trancoso tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working Trancoso over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trancoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Trancoso is defending well.
Jones is thwarting Trancoso's attempts to control the position.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trancoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones moves nicely into side control.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Trancoso is defending well.

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.
Trancoso managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Trancoso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trancoso manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trancoso keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Trancoso keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Trancoso keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Trancoso to sweep him here.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones stops Trancoso from standing up.
Blake Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Trancoso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trancoso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four 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.
Jones staying out of range there.
Trancoso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trancoso lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones blocks a jab.
Trancoso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trancoso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Trancoso.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trancoso misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Trancoso. That snapped Jones's head back.
Trancoso throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Jones.
I think Jones 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Trancoso!