PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Life Goes On as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lil III
vs
Jones

180 cm
23
160 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

185 cm
31
155 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

(MFS) Macto Fight System

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lil III scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Lil III misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Lil III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lil III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lil III.
Lil III tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III slips a jab from Jones.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
An inside leg kick from Lil III misses.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Lil III staying out of range there.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Lil III shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lil III.
Lil III avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lil III in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Lil III throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lil III saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Lil III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lil III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lil III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lil III throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lil III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lil III moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.

Lil III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.

Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lil III jumps into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lil III scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lil III throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Lil III throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lil III shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Lil III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Lil III counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lil III moved away.
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lil III moved out of range nicely.
Lil III misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Fabio Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Lil III with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.

Jones cracks Lil III with an uppercut from hell and Lil III crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jones's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Lil III is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lil III there!
Oh Lil III is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Lil III wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Lil III seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Lil III gets back to half guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Lil III is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lil III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones working over Lil III with some ground and pound. Lil III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lil III gets full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Lil III's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Lil III is blocking nicely.
Lil III has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is keen to just control but Lil III is a slippery customer.
Fabio Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lil III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones trying to control the hands but Lil III breaks the grip.
Lil III is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Lil III. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lil III's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Lil III trying to control the position.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones distracts Lil III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lil III throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lil III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Lil III trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works his way into side control.
Lil III is looking to reverse the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lil III gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lil III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lil III scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Lil III lands strikes from half guard.
Lil III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to control Lil III's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones moves into full guard.
Lil III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Lil III sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Lil III sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lil III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jones looking for subs off his back but Lil III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lil III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil III not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lil III pulls his head out easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is not content to let Lil III control the position.
Lil III lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil III is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lil III working Jones over with strikes.
Jones moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III throws a big elbow that misses.
Lil III pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lil III throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil III clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lil III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Lil III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Lil III throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lil III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Lil III throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lil III blocks a jab.
Jab from Jones.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Lil III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Lil III tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a hook.
Lil III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Lil III's head.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lil III misses with a body kick.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lil III.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lil III takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lil III thows a body shot but no joy.
Lil III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Fabio Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lil III. Lil III obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lil III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lil III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lil III passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lil III pulls his head out easily.
Lil III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Lil III is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lil III is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Lil III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones moves into full guard.
Lil III postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Lil III is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!

Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones avoids the head kick by Lil III.
Lil III throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Lil III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Lil III avoids it.
Lil III takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lil III blocks a jab.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.

Lil III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jones looking for subs off his back but Lil III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Lil III postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
Lil III is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lil III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lil III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lil III wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lil III is aware though and is defending well.
Lil III trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lil III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lil III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Lil III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lil III is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lil III has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Jones!
Fabio Jones is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Fabio Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.