PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ponce Enrile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jones
vs
Ponce Enrile

176 cm
27
171 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ponce Enrile!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enrile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Enrile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enrile's waist but Enrile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones looks for a takedown but Enrile sprawls well.
Enrile falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Enrile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enrile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Enrile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enrile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enrile throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enrile was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A punch combination from Enrile misses.
No joy there for Enrile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enrile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enrile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enrile stuffs the takedown.
Enrile slips under a jab from Jones.
Enrile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Enrile misses with a wild combination.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Enrile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Enrile.
Enrile controlling Jones's posture.
Enrile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Enrile is keeping the position.
Enrile wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enrile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enrile working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Juan Ponce Enrile hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Enrile misses.
Enrile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Enrile duly obliges.
Enrile tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Enrile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enrile swinging wildly here.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Enrile's half guard.
Enrile moves into full guard.
Enrile wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enrile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enrile keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Enrile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Ponce Enrile will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Enrile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enrile is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Enrile circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enrile swinging wildly here.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enrile tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enrile to the ground. Enrile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enrile tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enrile pinned against the cage. Enrile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enrile tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Enrile is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enrile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enrile falls off balance throwing a combination

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enrile keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Enrile wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Enrile looking for a sweep. Not yet Enrile, not yet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Enrile is retaining full guard.
Enrile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones prevents Enrile from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enrile.
Enrile throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Enrile.
Enrile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enrile throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
A punch combination from Enrile misses.
Enrile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enrile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Enrile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Enrile throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Enrile sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enrile fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tony Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enrile is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Enrile circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrile misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Enrile. Those never looked like landing.
Tony Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enrile swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enrile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Enrile gets back to half guard.
Enrile looks like he's trying to stand up.
Enrile is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enrile is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Enrile is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enrile is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Enrile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enrile misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Enrile misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Enrile. Those never looked like landing.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Enrile dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enrile tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enrile is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Enrile wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones won't allow Enrile to sweep him here.
Enrile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Enrile is working from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Enrile keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enrile lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Enrile there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Enrile throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Enrile loaded up on that one.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enrile.
Enrile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Enrile tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enrile prevents Jones from improving his position.
Enrile blocks the strikes from Jones.
Enrile wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enrile sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Enrile thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Enrile's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Enrile's back!
Enrile looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Enrile prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
Tony Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Enrile is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Enrile right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enrile looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Enrile looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Enrile manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Enrile.
Enrile throwing strikes but missing.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Enrile accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enrile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Enrile any problems.
Enrile throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Enrile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Enrile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Ponce Enrile.
I think Enrile 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Ponce Enrile!
A very excited looking Juan Ponce Enrile made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.