PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cant be touched. Ray Jones Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jones
vs
Jones Jr

180 cm
20
187 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
197 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction
Conviction

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Jones Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones Jr is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.

Jones 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.
Jones Jr trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Jones Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jones Jr as Jones shoots in.
Bobby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones Jr moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand.
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Ray Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Jones Jr counters with a left to the body.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones Jr throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones Jr digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones Jr as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones Jr sprawls well. Jones Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones moves forwards but Jones Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Jr lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Jr throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Jones swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Jones Jr in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jones Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones Jr scores with a jab.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Jones Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray Jones Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones Jr swinging wildly here.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr thows a body shot but no joy.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is pushing down on Jones Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to control from Jones Jr's half guard. Jones Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Jones Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones Jr is in guard.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones tries to control but Jones Jr wriggling away.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones looking to control but Jones Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has control of Jones Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones moves to back control.

Jones looking to break Jones Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Jones working for a choke but Jones Jr is defending well.
Jones Jr tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy.

Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones Jr is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.

Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones Jr wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Jones dominated that second 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.

Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones misses the body punch
and Jones Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a nice hook to Jones Jr's body. Jones Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones connects with a body shot.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones Jr did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Jones Jr is working away.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones Jr defends it well.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is pressing down on Jones Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones Jr is holding on for now.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones moves into full mount! Jones Jr won't be happy about that!
Jones Jr is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Jones looking to control but Jones Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Jones Jr!
Jones Jr keeping his opponent close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones Jr!

That's four 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.
Jones Jr is working to get back to half guard.

Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones Jr turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones Jr is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Jones clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones Jr throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones Jr stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Jones Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones Jr is holding on tight.

Jones has hold of Jones Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.

Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Jones Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two 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 frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones Jr!
Jones Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Jones Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones Jr preventing the sweep.
Jones Jr controlling from the top position.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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 Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones Jr walks into a jab.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones Jr defends it nicely.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bobby Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones Jr lands a right hook to the body.

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.
Jones Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones Jr's half guard.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones Jr!

Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Jones Jr!
Jones Jr prevents Jones from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Jones Jr is working away.
Jones Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Jones Jr!
Ray Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones trying to control the position but Jones Jr is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Jones!
Bobby Jones retains his middleweight title!