PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen comes to the cage accompanied by Edguy - Ministry of Saints. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McQueen
vs
Jones

198 cm
28
271 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

195 cm
27
245 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

McQueen closes the distance and clinches.

McQueen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to control but McQueen is working from the bottom.

McQueen looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.

McQueen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is keen to just control but McQueen is a slippery customer.
McQueen is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McQueen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McQueen and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McQueen regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but McQueen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQueen has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but McQueen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and McQueen is in trouble!
McQueen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQueen tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
McQueen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones tries to control but McQueen wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McQueen wants to control but Jones is having none of it.

Jones is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McQueen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McQueen pulls guard successfully.

McQueen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McQueen is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in McQueen's guard.
McQueen is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
McQueen has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

McQueen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McQueen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

McQueen lands a takedown into guard.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McQueen defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McQueen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McQueen landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQueen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McQueen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McQueen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones won't allow McQueen to sweep him here.
Erik Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
McQueen looking to control.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McQueen has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

McQueen has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but McQueen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McQueen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
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!
McQueen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McQueen scores with a short punch from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McQueen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones pushes down on McQueen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McQueen is looking to improve his position.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McQueen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McQueen manages to get to full guard.
McQueen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into McQueen's guard.

McQueen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQueen.
James McQueen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McQueen's guard.

McQueen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McQueen is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McQueen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones prevents McQueen from improving his position.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McQueen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the pace but McQueen is squirming around nicely.
McQueen wants to control but Jones is having none of it.

Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McQueen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McQueen!
McQueen looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McQueen stands up from Jones's guard - McQueen perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McQueen's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erik Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James McQueen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McQueen 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.
McQueen is working hard here to advance position.
McQueen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
McQueen has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
McQueen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McQueen has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McQueen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing McQueen from controlling successfully.
McQueen passes into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to McQueen's head to control him but McQueen postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. McQueen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McQueen is working away from the top position though.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McQueen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McQueen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McQueen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
McQueen stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is not content to let McQueen control the position.
James McQueen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McQueen stalling.

McQueen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
McQueen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on McQueen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McQueen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
McQueen wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McQueen defends it easily.
Erik Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McQueen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James McQueen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erik Jones!