PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacky Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hodges
vs
Jones

165 cm
21
146 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

S.W.A.T.

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hodges looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hodges throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hodges.
Hodges lands with a nice body punch.
Hodges plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodges circles away.
Hodges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Hodges is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodges manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Hodges's guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pushing down on Hodges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking to advance position but Hodges won't allow it.
Jones moves into full mount! Hodges won't be happy about that!
Jones mounts Hodges! Really nice guard pass there!

Jones working for a submission but Hodges is keeping him at bay.
Hodges tries to hold on but Jones postures up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hodges has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Hodges is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacky Jones!