PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sproule
vs
Jones

190 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

196 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproule throws a body kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Sproule sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sproule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Sproule avoids them all with ease.
Sproule thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Don Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sproule uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Sproule misses with a wild combination.

Sproule closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sproule is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sproule is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones wants to control but Sproule postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Sproule wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Sproule throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sproule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sproule's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sproule sneaks back into half guard.
Sproule is trying to control but can't.
Sproule is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sproule is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproule is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sproule looking for a sweep. Not yet Sproule, not yet.
Sproule managing to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sproule is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones trying to control but Sproule is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Sproule has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sproule pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Sproule uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sproule trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sproule dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproule tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a combination. Sproule tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like James Sproule has been cut.
Sproule misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.

Sproule is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Sproule.
Oh Sproule is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones looks to land a combination but Sproule avoids it well.
Sproule moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Sproule misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sproule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sproule manages to break the clinch.
Sproule looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Don Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproule dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Sproule seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones misses with the combination.
Sproule scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sproule.
Jones tries to bum rush Sproule with a series of wild strikes but Sproule uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sproule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

Jones clinches.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sproule moves out of range as Jones strikes.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Sproule looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sproule.
Don Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sproule.
Sproule changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Sproule manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sproule. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Sproule on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sproule slips under a jab.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Sproule tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sproule manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sproule shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sproule pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Sproule follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sproule throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sproule takes a step back to recover.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproule tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Sproule throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Sproule. Sproule gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones cracks Sproule with an open hand slap.
Sproule tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones thuds a left hand into Sproule's body.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Sproule pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sproule is in guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sproule. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sproule is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sproule wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is trying to hold Sproule in close to prevent damage but Sproule has managed to pass into half guard.
Sproule prevents Jones from standing back up.
Sproule working Jones over with strikes.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Sproule has mounted him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sproule with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sproule avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Sproule scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sproule drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sproule is looking for the KO!

Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Sproule finish him?
Jones wants to clinch up but Sproule keeps it at a distance.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sproule gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jones is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Sproule!
James Sproule very nearly forgot to thank Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.