PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice in Chains - Them Bones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Rosenthal

195 cm
35
249 lbs
34 - 17 - 0

195 cm
27
270 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Crippler's Corner
XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Rosenthal moved away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosenthal .

Rosenthal clinches up against the cage.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has Rosenthal pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Rosenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Rosenthal pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosenthal tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rosenthal misses with some punches.
Rosenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rosenthal fails to land.
Rosenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosenthal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Rosenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Rosenthal blocks an uppercut.
Jones gets through Rosenthal 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosenthal .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Rosenthal pressed against the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rosenthal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal misses with the head strike.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosenthal fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal checks a low kick from Jones.
Rosenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Rosenthal lands with a cross.
Rosenthal throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head but Rosenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Rosenthal .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Rosenthal checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rosenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rosenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Rosenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Rosenthal 's leg. Rosenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rosenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Rosenthal counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Rosenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rosenthal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosenthal .
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rosenthal 's hands.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Rosenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Rosenthal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to stall but Rosenthal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Rosenthal lands a nice uppercut.
Rosenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is trying to push Rosenthal away but Rosenthal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rosenthal pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rosenthal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rosenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones motions for Rosenthal to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Rosenthal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rosenthal scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jones breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.

Rosenthal drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Jones is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Rosenthal .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rosenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rosenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Rosenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Good shot there by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
Rosenthal misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a combination but Rosenthal avoids it well.
Rosenthal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Rosenthal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rosenthal misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rosenthal moves away from the strike by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Jones jabs Rosenthal right on the nose. Rosenthal blinks but takes it well.
Rosenthal looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a jab when Rosenthal was well out of range.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Rosenthal cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Joseph Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a body punch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
That kick from Jones tenderised Rosenthal 's leg. Rosenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Rosenthal walks into a jab.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rosenthal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones lands the left hand.

Rosenthal pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosenthal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Jones wants to break free but Rosenthal has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Rosenthal .
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Rosenthal has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones wants to break free but Rosenthal has control.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Rosenthal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones swings for the body but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenthal stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Rosenthal is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal lands a jab to the nose.
Rosenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosenthal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Jones.
I think Rosenthal 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rosenthal !
Frank Rosenthal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.