PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes into the arena with EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Toast
vs
Jones

195 cm
22
270 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

225 cm
29
279 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition
Rampage Fightwear

DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, French Toast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Toast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toast throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toast.
Jones swings for the body but Toast moves out of range.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toast back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like French Toast has been cut.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Toast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Toast.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Toast is having none of it.
Toast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Toast is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Toast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Toast distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toast throws a big elbow that misses.
Toast is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toast is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but Toast isn't so interested in that idea.
Toast controlling from the top position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toast throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Toast throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones won't allow Toast to sweep him here.
Jones wants to stand but Toast is controlling his posture from full guard.
Toast wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Toast is controlling his posture from full guard.
Toast is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
No luck for Toast with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for French Toast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toast counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Toast to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Toast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

French Toast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on French Toast's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Toast misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyndon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toast just misses with a punch to the body.

Jones gets caught napping as Toast dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Toast isn't so interested in that idea.
Toast throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Toast drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
You can see the frustration on Toast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toast is trying to get back to half guard.
Toast is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Toast keeps Jones under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toast is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Toast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toast trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Toast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
French Toast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toast tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toast tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

French Toast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on French Toast's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones scores with a hook to the body. Toast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Toast 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Toast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Toast postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Toast won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Toast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Toast from controlling successfully.
Toast tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast throws a big elbow that misses.
Toast is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toast with a nice head shot there.

Jones pushes Toast off and scrambles back to his feet.
Toast shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyndon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toast on the side of the head.
Jones looks to land a combination but Toast avoids it well.
Toast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a right hand. Toast shakes it off.

Toast shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Toast showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pushes Toast off looking to stand but Toast dives back in and keeps control.
Toast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Toast in his half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Toast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Toast eventually gives up the hold.
Toast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toast with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Toast wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toast is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toast pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

French Toast clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on French Toast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones slips under a jab.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toast back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toast rather than just go for the knockout.
Toast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toast manages to avoid it.
Toast misses with a wild body shot.
Toast shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for French Toast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Toast.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toast was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toast dodges the punch combination from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Toast is just out of range.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toast circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings for the body but Toast moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Toast. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toast tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toast shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones stuns Toast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toast.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toast was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toast throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyndon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Toast shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Toast slips a jab and a cross from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Toast's ribcage but misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toast momentarily.
Jones throws a body punch but Toast moves out of range.
Toast shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Toast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a body punch but Toast moves out of range.
Toast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a nice hook to Toast's body. Toast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Toast needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot

so Toast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toast throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toast trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on French Toast's cut.
That's time! Toast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Toast swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toast moves away from the strike by Jones.

Toast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toast in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Toast wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones regains half guard, as Toast was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toast looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Toast scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Toast throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Toast throwing strikes but missing.
Toast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is not content to let Toast control the position.
Jones has hold of Toast's hands but Toast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Toast passes into side control.
Toast in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Toast tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones is trying to buck Toast off.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Toast misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Toast connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Toast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Toast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toast working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Lyndon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones parries the strikes from Toast easily there. Toast is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
French Toast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toast trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
French Toast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Toast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... French Toast!
French Toast retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious French Toast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.