PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to n. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Santos

188 cm
28
294 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

200 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones scores with a hook.

It looks like Otto Santos has been cut.
Jones scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones prevents Santos from standing back up.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santos to regain full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot

and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.

That has opened up Otto Santos's cut even more.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

The cut above Otto Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Steve Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Santos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santos postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Santos 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 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.

Steve Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Santos.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Otto Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Jones scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Steve Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

That's four 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.
Santos shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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