PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cataphractarius Provocatores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Provocatores
vs
Jones

170 cm
23
149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Demonic Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cataphractarius Provocatores!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.

Provocatores scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones gets full guard.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Provocatores is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Provocatores's back instead.

Jones looking to break Provocatores's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Provocatores remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Provocatores is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones looks gassed!
Provocatores manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Provocatores.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Provocatores from controlling successfully.

Jones has his foot on Provocatores's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Provocatores works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Provocatores from controlling successfully.
Provocatores wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Provocatores seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Provocatores advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provocatores controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Provocatores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provocatores is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Provocatores from controlling successfully.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Provocatores advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Provocatores is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Provocatores is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Provocatores pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Provocatores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Provocatores is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Provocatores eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Provocatores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones gets full guard.
Provocatores trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Provocatores is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Provocatores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provocatores pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Provocatores is looking for a kimura here.
Provocatores wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

Provocatores is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Provocatores on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Provocatores takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Provocatores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Provocatores 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Provocatores closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Provocatores has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jones has his feet on Provocatores's thighs here. He's pushed Provocatores off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Provocatores screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Jones!
Russell Jones is the new lightweight champion!