PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt. Gracie has chosen we'll be alright - Travie McCoy as his entrance music. Ralph Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Gracie

173 cm
25
163 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.

Gracie 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!

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carl Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Jones throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones landing knees to the head.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Jones 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 clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Jones clinches up against the cage.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Jones drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.

Jones clinches up against the cage.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie jumps guard but Jones stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jones manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Jones working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Jones content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gracie 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 stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Carl Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones connects with the punch.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gracie down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carl Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie jumps guard but Jones stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Gracie 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 Gracie has Jones in his guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.

Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ralph Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Carl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones lands a high kick!
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jones!