PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Utah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Utah Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Utah Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jones
vs
Scylla

181 cm
21
151 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
166 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

The Adrenaline Matrix

Tokyo Defiance

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Utah Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones is looking to chop away at Scylla's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Scylla misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Scylla.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scylla looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Scylla misses with a two punch combination.
Scylla throws a big shot that misses.
Scylla misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Scylla fights it but they end up in guard.
Scylla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Scylla keeps moving.

Scylla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scylla keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Scylla 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.
Scylla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

Scylla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scylla wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Scylla wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scylla moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Scylla keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.

Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.

Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scylla's arms.
Jones is in bad spot here.

Scylla seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jones's chin but Jones turns very nicely into Scylla's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jones.
Scylla keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Scylla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Scylla.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.

Scylla working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scylla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scylla is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Scylla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Scylla misses the body punch

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Jones pulls guard.
Scylla passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Scylla 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.
Scylla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Scylla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scylla is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.
Scylla looking to pass the guard.

Scylla 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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scylla 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.
Scylla controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Scylla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Scylla working a defensive guard here.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Scylla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scylla manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Scylla's guard.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scylla, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scylla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Scylla circles away.
Jab by Scylla.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Scylla circles away.
Good exchange - Scylla coming out on top.
Scylla throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Scylla throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Mark Scylla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scylla but Scylla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scylla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scylla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Scylla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scylla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Scylla finds it's target.
Scylla scores with a jab to the head.
Utah Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Scylla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scylla throws a one two combo.

Jones is rocked!
Scylla tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones thuds his right hand into Scylla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scylla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scylla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Scylla tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scylla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Jones forces Scylla back against the cage and clinches.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scylla has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Utah Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scylla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Scylla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Scylla digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Donk. Scylla catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Scylla. Beautiful body shot.
Scylla stuffs the takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch but Scylla is avoiding it.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scylla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scylla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scylla!
Scylla lands with a cross.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark Scylla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scylla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scylla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Scylla had a free shot at his head there.
Scylla works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to clinch up but Scylla keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Scylla does no damage.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Scylla misses.
Scylla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scylla swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Scylla digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scylla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scylla.
Scylla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Scylla with a hook.
Scylla misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Utah Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scylla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
A combination from Scylla does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scylla stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up but Scylla circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scylla. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scylla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Scylla. Those never looked like landing.
Jones takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scylla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones moves away from the strike by Scylla.
Utah Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scylla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Scylla is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Scylla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scylla blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Scylla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scylla.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Scylla looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Good exchange - Scylla coming out on top.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scylla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Scylla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scylla feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Scylla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mark Scylla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scylla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scylla lands a jab to the nose.
Jones looks to clinch
and Scylla counters with a left to the body.
Scylla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Scylla.
Scylla throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scylla managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scylla looking to control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scylla trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scylla trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Scylla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scylla winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Scylla!