PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Childs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Childs comes to the cage accompanied by Bat out of hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Childs
vs
Jones

163 cm
27
152 lbs
15 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
151 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Childs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Utah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Childs.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Childs on his heels. He'll look to pass Childs's guard now, I'm sure.
Childs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones trying to control but Childs is working from the bottom.
Jones stops Childs from standing up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Childs keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Childs 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.
Childs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Childs tries to get out of the position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Childs is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Utah Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Childs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Childs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Childs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Childs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Childs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Childs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Childs lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Childs.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Childs.
Brian Childs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Childs swivels and escapes.
Brian Childs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Childs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones wants to clinch.
Childs fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Childs.
Childs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Childs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Childs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Childs pushes him off.
Childs lands with a cross.
Childs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Childs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Childs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in but Childs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Childs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Childs!
Childs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Childs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Childs.
Jones looks gassed!
Childs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Childs misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Childs cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Childs.
Childs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Childs lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childs throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Childs connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Childs. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Childs.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Childs.
Nice takedown defense from Childs. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Childs sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Childs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Childs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Childs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Childs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Childs misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Childs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Childs as Jones shoots in.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones is looking to clinch but Childs is avoiding it.
Childs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Childs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Childs jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Childs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Childs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Childs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Childs but Childs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Childs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Childs.
Brian Childs is winning the standup battle so far.
Childs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Childs avoids it.
Childs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Childs - that will leave a mark!
Childs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Childs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Childs throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Childs tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Childs.
Childs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Childs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brian Childs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Childs keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Childs which made him look bad.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Childs.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Childs throws a head kick that misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Childs.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Childs's waist but Childs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Utah Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Childs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Childs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Childs misses with a looping left.
Childs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Childs feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Childs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Childs.
Brian Childs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Childs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Childs pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Childs tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Childs is defending well.

Childs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Jones rushes Childs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Childs lands a knee to the head.
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!
Childs gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jones is rocked!
Childs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Childs finish him?
Childs stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Childs digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Childs lands a shot to the body.
Childs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Childs.
Childs effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Childs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters circle momentarily. Childs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Childs scores with a leg kick.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Childs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Childs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Childs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Childs throws a leg kick that is checked

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Childs!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looking to control but Childs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Childs is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones throwing strikes here but Childs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Childs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control the position but Childs is working away.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Childs chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Childs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Childs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Childs lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Childs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Childs avoids the head kick by Jones.
Childs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Childs looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Childs.
A head kick misses from Childs.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Childs misses with the body kick

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Childs from getting back to his feet.

Childs kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Childs looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Childs throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Childs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Childs misses with a head kick.
Childs connects with a body shot.
Childs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brian Childs did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice jab there from Childs.
Good leg kick by Childs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Childs is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Childs circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Childs throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Childs.
Jones avoids the body shot from Childs.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Childs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Childs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Childs wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Childs.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Childs.
Childs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Childs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Brian Childs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs connects with an inside leg kick.
Childs lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Childs sprawls well.
Childs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Childs misses with a low kick.
Childs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Childs should have avoided that one.
Childs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Childs - that will leave a mark!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Childs delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Childs.
Childs scores with a nice strike.
Childs tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Childs sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Childs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Childs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Childs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Childs.
Childs cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Childs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Childs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Childs trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Jones is landing with strikes. Childs can't take much more of this.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Childs manages to turn into his guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Childs from standing up.

Childs stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Childs.
Childs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Childs tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones tries to clinch up but Childs circles away and keeps his distance.
Childs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Childs wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Childs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Childs with a nice cross.
Jones shoots in but Childs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Childs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Childs had his way with Utah Jones in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Childs sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Childs misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Childs is having none of it.
Childs trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Childs is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Utah Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Childs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Childs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Brian Childs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utah Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Childs with a series of wild strikes but Childs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Childs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Childs misses with a low kick.
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones wants to clinch but Childs slips to the side
and Childs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots in but Childs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Childs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utah Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Childs!
Childs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Childs.
Childs tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Childs misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Childs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Childs thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Childs counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Childs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Childs circles away easily
and Childs counters with a body kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones 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.
Childs works the jab nicely.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Childs throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Childs both land. Nice combination.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Childs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Childs with a hook.
Childs throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Childs.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Childs, right into the meat.
Childs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Childs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Childs tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Childs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Childs throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brian Childs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a right hand that Childs ducks under and follows up with a left that Childs also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Childs.
Childs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Childs connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Childs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Childs, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Childs!
Brian Childs retains his featherweight title!