PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Jones
vs
Fran

183 cm
28
205 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Fran!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fran fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Fran.
Fran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Fran backing up. Fran nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Fran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fran's guard.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Fran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fran is keeping the position for now.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fran has escaped and now he's on top!
Fran wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franis looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fran looking for a sweep. Not yet Fran, not yet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Fran has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fran looking to control.
Fran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Fran controlling the position.
Fran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fran has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Fran is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Fran was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fran's guard.
Fran trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes down on Fran's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fran is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Fran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fran keeps working.
Fran regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Fran is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fran working a defensive guard here.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fran keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Fran is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fran has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Fran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Brian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Fran.
Fran with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones lands an overhand right.

Fran is rocked!
Oliver Fran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones cracks Fran with a left hook right on the temple and Fran goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fran is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones retains his light heavyweight title!