PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Cruzata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Cruzata

190 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ariel Cruzata!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Cruzata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones tries for a takedown but Cruzata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruzata clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruzata as he avoids it easily.
Cruzata stuffs the takedown.
Cruzata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruzata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruzata but Cruzata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruzata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Cruzata jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruzata but Cruzata pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cruzata closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruzata stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzata is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruzata can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Cruzata working hard to break the clinch.
Cruzata prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruzata wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruzata is defending well.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruzata's efforts to push away.
Cruzata is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Cruzata is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruzata down to the mat. Cruzata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cruzata has eaten all the pies!
Cruzata works the jab nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown but Cruzata sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruzata.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Cruzata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Cruzata does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruzata throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

Cruzata moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Cruzata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruzata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruzata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruzata working hard to break the clinch.
Cruzata wants to break free but Jones has control.
Cruzata tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruzata trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Cruzata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Cruzata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones wants a takedown.
Cruzata is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Cruzata.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruzata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruzata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruzata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Cruzata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Cruzata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cruzata has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Cruzata is trying to break free.
Cruzata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruzata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruzata working hard to break the clinch.
Cruzata missing with knees to the body.
Cruzata stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Cruzata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruzata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Cruzata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruzata throws an elbow but it misses.
Cruzata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruzata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruzata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Cruzata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Cruzata moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Cruzata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cruzata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

Cruzata instigates a clinch.
Jones has Cruzata pressed against the cage, preventing Cruzata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Cruzata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruzata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruzata sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Cruzata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cruzata closes the distance and clinches.
Cruzata stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruzata after a bit of a struggle.
Cruzata throws a head punch that misses.
Jones looking for a takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cruzata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruzata trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruzata into the cage.
Cruzata working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Cruzata.
Cruzata is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruzata stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Cruzata can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruzata is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Cruzata tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruzata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruzata can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruzata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruzata is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruzata down to the mat. Cruzata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ariel Cruzata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruzata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruzata works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruzata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruzata swivels and escapes.
Cruzata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruzata throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Cruzata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ariel Cruzata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Cruzata stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruzata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruzata can't break the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruzata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Cruzata misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to drag Cruzata to the mat but Cruzata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruzata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Cruzata wants to stall.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruzata after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Cruzata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Cruzata. No joy for Jones on that attempt.

Cruzata drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cruzata manages to get underhooks.
Cruzata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is working for takedown but Cruzata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruzata trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruzata into the cage.
Cruzata stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones prevents Cruzata from breaking the clinch.
Cruzata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruzata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruzata shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Cruzata to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Cruzata sprawls well.

Cruzata forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Cruzata prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruzata throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Cruzata struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Cruzata pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cruzata is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Cruzata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruzata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruzata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruzata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Cruzata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cruzata misses with a head kick.
Cruzata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Cruzata sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Cruzata moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Cruzata tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Cruzata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruzata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruzata pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cruzata pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Cruzata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cruzata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruzata trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Cruzata 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.
Cruzata is trying to break free.

Cruzata is trying to defend against the choke here but Jones has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jones Tightens the hold and Cruzata taps out furiously! Jones displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Jones!
John Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.