PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uadab Raiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Bloodwork. Jhon Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Raiuga
vs
Jones

173 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uadab Raiuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raiuga to score with a decent uppercut.

Raiuga instigates a clinch.
Raiuga is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Raiuga is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raiuga down to the mat. Raiuga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Raiuga has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Raiuga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raiuga is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Raiuga can't break the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raiuga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones prevents Raiuga from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiuga is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Raiuga's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jones jumps guard and drags Raiuga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raiuga defends well.
Raiuga wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones stops Raiuga from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Raiuga is keeping the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Raiuga.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raiuga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raiuga has escaped and now he's on top!
Raiuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Raiuga 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.
Raiuga controlling from the top position.

Uadab Raiuga has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Raiuga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raiuga.
Donk. Raiuga catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Uadab Raiuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uadab Raiuga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raiuga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raiuga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uadab Raiuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Jones.
Raiuga can't break the clinch.
Raiuga is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raiuga tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Raiuga tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raiuga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones prevents Raiuga from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Raiuga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raiuga wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Raiuga is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uadab Raiuga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Raiuga clinches.
Raiuga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raiuga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raiuga wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Raiuga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uadab Raiuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Jones.
Raiuga wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Raiuga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Raiuga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raiuga can't break the clinch.
Raiuga is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiuga tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Raiuga from controlling successfully.
Raiuga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones seems keen to control Raiuga's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uadab Raiuga.
Raiuga lands with a nice body punch.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raiuga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Raiuga shows good takedown defense.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Raiuga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raiuga prevents it.
Raiuga working hard to break the clinch.
Raiuga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Raiuga controls the action.
Jones keeps control of Raiuga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiuga is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Raiuga is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones prevents Raiuga from breaking the clinch.
Jones prevents Raiuga from breaking the clinch.
Raiuga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raiuga is trying to break free.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raiuga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raiuga clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Raiuga tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raiuga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Raiuga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Raiuga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raiuga has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Raiuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raiuga tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Raiuga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uadab Raiuga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Raiuga scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Raiuga closes the distance and clinches.
Raiuga is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Raiuga tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Raiuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raiuga is trying to break free.
Jones tries for a takedown but Raiuga manages to get underhooks.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raiuga's efforts to push away.
Raiuga can't break the clinch.
Raiuga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiuga is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Raiuga wants to break free but Jones has control.
Raiuga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Uadab Raiuga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Jones.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raiuga after a bit of a struggle.
Jones has Raiuga pressed against the cage, preventing Raiuga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raiuga is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiuga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raiuga prevents it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raiuga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Raiuga wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones keeps control of Raiuga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raiuga is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiuga tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Raiuga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones has Raiuga pressed against the cage, preventing Raiuga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones has Raiuga pressed against the cage, preventing Raiuga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones has Raiuga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raiuga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Raiuga trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Raiuga looking for a sweep. Not yet Raiuga, not yet.
Raiuga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiuga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raiuga wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

Uadab Raiuga has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Raiuga clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Raiuga working hard to break the clinch.
Raiuga is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raiuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jhon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uadab Raiuga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones prevents Raiuga from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Raiuga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raiuga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uadab Raiuga!