PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deep Sleep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deep Sleep has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Sleep

180 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

193 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deep Sleep!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleep shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Sleep's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sleep shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sleep is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones is pulling down on Sleep's head. It's preventing any offense from Sleep, at least for the moment.
Sleep trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling Sleep's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleep seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones managing to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Deep Sleep hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sleep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sleep as he jumps to the side.

Sleep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sleep fails to pull guard.

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.
Sleep stalling.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Sleep's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Sleep 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sleep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Sleep's legs - danger averted.
Jones won't allow Sleep to get back to his feet.
Sleep looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones postures up in Sleep's guard and throws a big left but Sleep blocks it.
Sleep can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones prevents Sleep from improving his position.
Sleep trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Sleep is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleep does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Matt Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sleep lands a body shot.

Sleep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleep wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Sleep crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sleep stands up.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sleep counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sleep working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deep Sleep dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones shoots in and bounces Sleep off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sleep lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones fails with the takedown

and Sleep counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sleep with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Sleep tries to pass.
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.
Sleep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sleep wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Sleep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sleep connects with a couple of short punches.
Sleep tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Sleep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sleep stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep lands with a kick to the ribs.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sleep won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Sleep wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Sleep is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sleep stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sleep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sleep looking to pass the guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleep manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deep Sleep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Sleep lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Sleep counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sleep.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Sleep lands a damaging elbow.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sleep pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sleep is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Sleep breaks the clinch.

Sleep has managed to clinch.

Sleep pulls guard effortlessly.
Sleep wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleep pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sleep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Deep Sleep wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sleep lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Sleep connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Sleep counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleep has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sleep ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Sleep with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sleep pinned against the cage. Sleep gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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.
Sleep misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick

and Sleep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sleep manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deep Sleep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sleep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Sleep keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is in close to Sleep's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sleep keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones distracts Sleep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stands up over Sleep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stops Sleep from standing up.

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.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleep is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control but Sleep is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sleep tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch
and Sleep counters with a nice body kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sleep to see if he's OK.
Sleep struggling a bit here.
Matt Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deep Sleep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sleep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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 Matt Jones.
Well Sleep 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deep Sleep!