PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Arlowski
vs
Jones

198 cm
29
215 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

190 cm
31
195 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlowski misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arlowski's guard now.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Arlowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlowski manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Arlowski's guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Arlowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to control from the top but Arlowski keeps moving.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlowski's head.
Arlowski wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones won't allow Arlowski to sweep him here.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arlowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Arlowski is working from the bottom.
Arlowski is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to control from the top but Arlowski keeps moving.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arlowski pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arlowski wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Arlowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arlowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Arlowski cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Arlowski.
Arlowski is breathing heavily.
Arlowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arlowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Ron Arlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlowski sprawls well. Arlowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Jones.
Arlowski misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arlowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arlowski prevents Jones from improving his position.
Arlowski working the head and body with strikes.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arlowski thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Arlowski trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arlowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski drops an elbow to the side of Jones's 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!
Arlowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arlowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlowski pulls his head out easily.
Arlowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arlowski working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arlowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Arlowski throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Arlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arlowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Arlowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlowski but Arlowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Arlowski shoots in.
Arlowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arlowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Ron Arlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Jones.
Arlowski throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Arlowski lands with a good body shot.

Arlowski scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlowski has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Arlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arlowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arlowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arlowski working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlowski throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jones has an active guard here but Arlowski has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Arlowski in his half guard.
Arlowski working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pushes Arlowski off looking to stand but Arlowski dives back in and keeps control.
Arlowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arlowski lands strikes from half guard.
Ron Arlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arlowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arlowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arlowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Arlowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Arlowski.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Arlowski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Arlowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arlowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arlowski working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Arlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Arlowski scores with a leg kick.
Arlowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Arlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots in but Arlowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlowski looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Arlowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlowski can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arlowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Arlowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arlowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arlowski winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlowski pulls his head out easily.
Arlowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arlowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arlowski prevents Jones from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arlowski pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to control Arlowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arlowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arlowski.
Arlowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arlowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is controlling Arlowski's posture.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to sweep here but Arlowski controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arlowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Arlowski pushes his legs off easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arlowski from controlling successfully.
Cru Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arlowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlowski with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlowski is one step ahead there.
Arlowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cru Jones.
Well Arlowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Arlowski!