PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cervantes
vs
Jones

179 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones looking to control but instead Cervantes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cervantes wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

Cervantes looking for submissions off his back.
Cervantes wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Jones looking to control but instead Cervantes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Cervantes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cervantes taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Cervantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cervantes pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cervantes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cervantes strikes from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Cervantes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cervantes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Cervantes thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cervantes tries to clinch up.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cervantes is trying to control but can't.
Cervantes is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cervantes defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervantes keeps working.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Cervantes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cervantes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervantes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cervantes gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Cervantes manages to retain guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cervantes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cervantes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.
Cervantes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Cervantes has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cervantes keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Cervantes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cervantes fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Cervantes is working from the bottom.
Cervantes is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stall here but Cervantes recovers full guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Cervantes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Cervantes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Cervantes's guard.
Jones tries to stand but Cervantes is controlling from the bottom.
Cervantes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervantes moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cervantes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Cervantes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cervantes is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Cervantes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cervantes connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jones trying to control the action but Cervantes is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but Cervantes dodges it nicely.
Cervantes is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervantes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cervantes trying to control the position here.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Cervantes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Cervantes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is pulling down on Cervantes's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fred Cervantes just wasn't active enough.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cervantes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Cervantes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cervantes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervantes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!