PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lance Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones
vs
Jones

196 cm
19
224 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

200 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lance Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lucas Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lucas Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A lull in the action here as Lance Jones stalls from top position.
Lance Jones tries to stand but Lucas Jones controls the position and pulls Lance Jones into his guard.
Lance Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lance Jones wants to get up but he can't break Lucas Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lance Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lance Jones wants to stand but Lucas Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lance Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas Jones is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lance Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lance Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucas Jones tries to get out of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lance Jones is looking to clinch but Lucas Jones is avoiding it.
Lance Jones tries to clinch but Lucas Jones moves out of range.
Lucas Jones tries for a takedown but Lance Jones circles away easily

and Lance Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lance Jones trying to control but Lucas Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance Jones throws a strike but Lucas Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucas Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lance Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lucas Jones manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lance Jones trying to control but Lucas Jones postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lance Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lance Jones swings for the body but Lucas Jones moves out of range.

Lance Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Lance Jones controlling from mount.
Lance Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Lance Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lucas Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Lance Jones content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lance Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lucas Jones is now in Lance Jones's guard. A big mistake from Lance Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Lance Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance Jones pulls Lucas Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Lance Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lance Jones is trying to control the position but Lucas Jones postures up.
Lance Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lance Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lance Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lance Jones wants to clinch.
Lucas Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lance Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lance Jones wants to control from the top but Lucas Jones keeps moving.
Lance Jones stays in close to Lucas Jones's body and controls the position.
Lance Jones wants to pass the guard but Lucas Jones is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lucas Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Lance Jones but he's now mounted!
Lance Jones is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lance Jones tries to lock up and control but Lucas Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lance Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lance Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lance Jones tries to lock up and control but Lucas Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lance Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Lance Jones wants to control but Lucas Jones is having none of it.
Lance Jones is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance Jones tries to hold on but Lucas Jones postures up.
Lance Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lance Jones regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucas Jones controlling the pace.
Lance Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lucas Jones prevents Lance Jones from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lance Jones tries to roll over but Lucas Jones keeps him under control.
Lucas Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lucas Jones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lance Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Jones!