PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoffrey Powell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Powell
vs
Jones

192 cm
23
218 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

189 cm
29
213 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Powell takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones stuffs the takedown.

Powell gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The strikes coming from Powell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Powell stalls from top position.
Powell is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powell trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Powell stalling.
Powell wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard.
Powell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powell tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Powell is working hard here to advance position.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to control Powell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Powell trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Powell is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Powell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Powell controlling the action here.
Powell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones wants to control but Powell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones has hold of Powell's hands but Powell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Powell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Powell wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Well, if Powell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Powell blocks the strikes from Jones.
Powell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Powell is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powell working Jones over with strikes.
Powell trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Powell slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big left from Powell misses.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powell lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powell wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Powell rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Powell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Jones!