PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Crede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crede is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: London Dungeon by The Misfits. Jones has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Crede

187 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

181 cm
23
248 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howard Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Crede!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crede looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crede 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 Crede off to one side.
Howard Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Crede.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Crede, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones avoids the body shot from Crede.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Crede, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crede shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Crede's head but Crede sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Crede catches Jones right on the button with a cross.

Crede 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.

Crede got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crede has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Crede throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crede throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crede is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crede trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crede trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position.
Crede has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Crede drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Crede off! Crede jumps back into Jones's 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.
Crede scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crede postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crede is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crede trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crede with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crede stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Crede goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crede but great work by Jones.
Crede manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.
Crede is looking to improve his position.

Crede looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Crede tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crede sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crede is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Crede's head.

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crede shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones throws a right hand that Crede ducks under and follows up with a left that Crede also avoids with ease.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crede's half guard.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.

Crede actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.

Crede 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!
Crede is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones trying to control but Crede is having none of it.
Crede is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Crede manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Crede is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crede moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crede is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

Crede looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crede is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crede is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Crede defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crede regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Crede is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Crede escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Crede is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crede actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ross Crede will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crede changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Crede manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crede misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Crede's head but Crede sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Crede bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crede is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Crede looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Crede is working away.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.

Crede is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Crede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ross Crede has got the better of the ground game so far.

Crede looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two 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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.
Crede is looking to improve his position.
Crede is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crede slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crede throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Crede is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.

Crede throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Crede misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Crede is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Crede is working from the bottom.
Howard Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede is trying to get back to half guard.
Crede manages to get back to half guard.
Ross Crede is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones working Crede over with strikes.

Crede looking for submissions off his back.
Crede wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Crede.
Well Crede has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ross Crede!