PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dermot Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dermot Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conan Jones's chin.

Gray
vs
Jones

173 cm
29
282 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

197 cm
30
276 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Das Labor
Das Labor

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermot Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Dermot Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Dermot Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Gray lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Gray.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
A big left from Gray misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dermot Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gray throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray misses the jab.
Dermot Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Dermot Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Jones.
Gray connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Gray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray misses with a body shot.
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!
Gray throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Gray.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Gray against the ropes but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Gray misses with a hook to the body

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.

Gray is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones slips under a jab from Gray.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Jones staying out of range there.

Gray gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Gray digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dermot Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gray throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gray's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Gray.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gray's guard.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Conan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Gray is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Gray's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Gray 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.
Gray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Conan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Dermot Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jones 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.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dermot Gray!