PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Farquhar Tufala Balewa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jones
vs
Farquhar Tufala Balewa

224 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
19
224 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abu Farquhar Tufala Balewa!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a double jab

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa scores with a three punch combo!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farquhar Tufala Balewa as he jumps to the side.

Jones pushes Farquhar Tufala Balewa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farquhar Tufala Balewa smiles and moves away.
A big right from Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farquhar Tufala Balewa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abu Farquhar Tufala Balewa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Farquhar Tufala Balewa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Farquhar Tufala Balewa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Farquhar Tufala Balewa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa manages to break the clinch.

Jones rushes Farquhar Tufala Balewa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Farquhar Tufala Balewa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones has Farquhar Tufala Balewa pressed against the cage, preventing Farquhar Tufala Balewa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa breaks from the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farquhar Tufala Balewa to the ground. Farquhar Tufala Balewa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Farquhar Tufala Balewa which made him look bad.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Farquhar Tufala Balewa. Those never looked like landing.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farquhar Tufala Balewa but Farquhar Tufala Balewa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Farquhar Tufala Balewa backing up. Farquhar Tufala Balewa nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa looks winded!
Jones dives in and grabs Farquhar Tufala Balewa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a two punch combination.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a series of wild punches.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs the takedown.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Farquhar Tufala Balewa.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farquhar Tufala Balewa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abu Farquhar Tufala Balewa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Farquhar Tufala Balewa.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farquhar Tufala Balewa after a bit of a struggle.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Farquhar Tufala Balewa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Farquhar Tufala Balewa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Farquhar Tufala Balewa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farquhar Tufala Balewa is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones has Farquhar Tufala Balewa pressed against the cage, preventing Farquhar Tufala Balewa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Farquhar Tufala Balewa avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jones will probably get the nod.
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.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a wild combination.

Jones clinches up with Farquhar Tufala Balewa and pushes him back against the cage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa working hard to break the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Farquhar Tufala Balewa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a combination that misses
and Farquhar Tufala Balewa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

Jones has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a looping right.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jim Jones is winning the standup battle so far.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farquhar Tufala Balewa defends well and Jones ends up having to push Farquhar Tufala Balewa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa can't break the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Farquhar Tufala Balewa has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents Farquhar Tufala Balewa from breaking the clinch.
Jim Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is trying to break free.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Farquhar Tufala Balewa.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants it to stay on the feet.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a series of wild punches.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is breathing heavily.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa defends it nicely.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones rushes Farquhar Tufala Balewa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Farquhar Tufala Balewa.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs the takedown.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with the combination.

Jones clinches.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a double jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farquhar Tufala Balewa as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farquhar Tufala Balewa sprawls well. Farquhar Tufala Balewa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa fails to land with a series of punches.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Farquhar Tufala Balewa.

Jones darts in and clinches Farquhar Tufala Balewa up against the cage.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Farquhar Tufala Balewa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs the takedown.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farquhar Tufala Balewa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Farquhar Tufala Balewa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a wild combination.
Jones goes for a double leg but Farquhar Tufala Balewa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farquhar Tufala Balewa continues to drive forward.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a series of wild punches.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farquhar Tufala Balewa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa prevents the takedown attempt.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones prevents Farquhar Tufala Balewa from breaking the clinch.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa breaks the clinch.
Jim Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.

Jones moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farquhar Tufala Balewa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Jones pulls guard successfully.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farquhar Tufala Balewa swivels and escapes.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones forces Farquhar Tufala Balewa back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Farquhar Tufala Balewa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farquhar Tufala Balewa wants it to stay on the feet.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Abu Farquhar Tufala Balewa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farquhar Tufala Balewa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Farquhar Tufala Balewa's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Farquhar Tufala Balewa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Farquhar Tufala Balewa.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa moves into range and connects with a jab.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa stuffs the takedown.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa avoids a kick to the body.
Jones works Farquhar Tufala Balewa's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farquhar Tufala Balewa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Farquhar Tufala Balewa sprawls well.

Jones gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones stalls.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

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