PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Akkubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akkubar comes into the arena with Salam Afghanistan blaring out of the sound system. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Akkubar
vs
Jones

190 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ali Akkubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Akkubar has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Akkubar has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Akkubar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Akkubar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jones gets control of Akkubar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akkubar wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Akkubar has passed into half guard.
Akkubar thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is not content to let Akkubar control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkubar is working away from the top position though.
Akkubar trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
It looks like Akkubar is going to stand back up.
Akkubar is controlling the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Ali Akkubar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Akkubar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Akkubar avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkubar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akkubar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Akkubar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Akkubar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Akkubar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Akkubar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Akkubar is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Akkubar pulled in close to control his posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joseph Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Akkubar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Akkubar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Akkubar to the mat.
Akkubar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akkubar throws a big right hand that misses.
Akkubar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akkubar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has control of Akkubar's left arm, preventing Akkubar from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ali Akkubar just wasn't active enough.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Akkubar tries to tie him up.

Jones breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkubar closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Akkubar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akkubar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Akkubar in a clinch.
Akkubar can't break the clinch.
Akkubar is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Akkubar has him pressed against the cage.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Akkubar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akkubar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkubar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akkubar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akkubar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ali Akkubar.
Akkubar tries to clinch up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akkubar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akkubar misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves out of range as Akkubar throws a body kick.
Akkubar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones tries to stand but Akkubar is controlling from the bottom.
Akkubar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akkubar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Akkubar keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali Akkubar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akkubar tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali Akkubar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones shoots in and bounces Akkubar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joseph Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Akkubar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Akkubar pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Akkubar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali Akkubar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Jones.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Jones jumps guard and drags Akkubar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Akkubar from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones working a defensive guard but Akkubar manages to pass into side control anyway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Akkubar throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akkubar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akkubar's guard.
Jones pushing down on Akkubar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akkubar!
Akkubar wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't let Akkubar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akkubar is trying to escape the mount.
Jones looking to control but Akkubar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones throwing strikes here but Akkubar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Akkubar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Akkubar is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Akkubar manages to avoid easily.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akkubar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkubar tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones working for a submission but Akkubar is keeping him at bay.

Jones working for a submission but Akkubar is keeping him at bay.
Joseph Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Jones!
Joseph Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.