PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Preston
vs
Head

166 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Head!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Preston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Preston shoots and misses
and Head counters with a series of strikes. Preston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Head connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Preston shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Preston eats them both and turns towards Head to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tony Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head scores with a one two! Preston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Preston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Head finds it's way round the side to connect with Preston's head.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Preston takes one to the chin there.

Head clinches.
Head effectively controlling the action here.

Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Head lands a nice looking kick to the body. Preston takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Preston if he has to take too many more of those.
Preston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Preston. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Preston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jon Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.

Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Head is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!

Head clinches up against the cage.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head crunches a lovely knee into Preston's ribcage.
Head digs a right hand underneath Preston's ribcage. Preston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.

Head breaks the clinch.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Head throws a one two combo.
Head scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Head throws a one two combo.
Preston tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Preston thinking.
Head lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Head's jab looks to have found its range, popping Preston under the eye.
Head cracks the inside of Preston's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Preston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Preston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Head lands with a straight right. Preston didn't see that one coming.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
Head lands a jab-cross combination.
Preston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Head.
Head has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Preston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Preston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Preston tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Preston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Preston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Head pinned against the cage. Head gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Preston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Preston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Head.
Preston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Head pushes Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Head forces Preston back against the cage and clinches.

Head breaks from the clinch.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Head is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
Head throws a right and a left that Preston avoids nicely.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Preston has his takedown stuffed
and Head counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Preston eats them both and turns towards Head to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Head lets loose with a powerful body kick. Preston will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Head is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Head manages to break the clinch.
Preston tries to move into range but Head moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Preston shoots and misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Head lands a nice hook to Preston's body. Preston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head connects with a high kick.
Preston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Head jabs Preston to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Head has Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Head.
Head lands a knee to the body.

Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Head connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Preston.
Head stuffs the takedown.
Preston 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.
Jon Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head scores with a head kick. Preston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Preston fails with the takedown.
Jab from Head.
Head scores with a head kick.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.

Head forces Preston back against the cage and clinches.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Preston or not.
Head lands a good knee to the midsection. Preston won't want to take too many of those.
Head looking to stall.
Preston goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Preston dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Preston's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Head lands a two punch combo.
Head lands a jab to Preston's midsection.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Preston's front leg but catches the back leg as Preston tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Head.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Head looks to land a combination but Preston avoids it well.
Preston shoots for a double leg takedown but Head sprawls well. He's pushed Preston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Preston shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head is working the combinations to good effect here.
Head lands a slapping body shot.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tony Preston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.

Head clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Head walks away with a smile on his face. Preston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Preston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Head pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Head moves into the clinch.
Head trying to stall but Preston improves his position.
Head lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Preston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Preston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head stalling the fight.
Head digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.

Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head feints a jab promting Preston to slip. Head then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Preston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Head scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Preston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head feints a jab promting Preston to slip. Head then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Preston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Preston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
Head stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Preston on the side of the head.
Head throws a combination. Preston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head is looking to slow Preston down with leg kicks.
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Head tenderised Preston's leg. Preston is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a quick inside leg kick.

Head has managed to clinch.
Head gets through Preston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Preston jumps guard and drags Head to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Head wants to stand but Preston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Preston looking for a guillotine here but Head defends easily.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jon Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Head working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Preston's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Preston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Preston trying to control from half guard but Head is working away.
Head is trying to stand up here but Preston is controlling him well.

Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston.
Preston wants to stand up but Head has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Head is trying to stand up here but Preston is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Head is in trouble now - Preston has advanced to mount!
Head tries to reverse the position but Preston maintains control.
Preston controlling from the full mount.
Head wants to control but Preston is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
Head is trying to escape the mount.
Tony Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head tries to buck Preston off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Head!
Jon Head looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I can't wait to get on one of my girlfriends tonight baby!'.