PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alif Famianto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Haliday Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Famianto
vs
Haliday Jones

225 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

186 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alif Famianto!
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, Joe Haliday Jones!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Famianto counter with a right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Famianto moves into the clinch.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Famianto counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Joe Haliday Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Famianto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a series of punches but Famianto moves out of range.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Famianto moves into the clinch.
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 looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Famianto.
Famianto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Famianto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alif Famianto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Famianto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Famianto counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks winded!
Famianto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Famianto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a nice uppercut.
Famianto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Famianto dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Famianto is controlling the position.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Famianto won't allow it.
Jones has Famianto pressed against the cage, preventing Famianto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Famianto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Famianto wants to clinch.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Famianto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Famianto tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones leaves Famianto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Haliday Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Famianto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Famianto.

Famianto instigates a clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Famianto has double underhooks.
Famianto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Famianto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Famianto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Famianto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Famianto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a right hand that Famianto ducks under and follows up with a left that Famianto also avoids with ease.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Famianto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Famianto ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Famianto misses with a series of wild punches.
Famianto shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Famianto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Famianto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Famianto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Famianto counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Famianto shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Famianto has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Famianto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a right hand that Famianto ducks under and follows up with a left that Famianto also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Famianto wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
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 Alif Famianto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Haliday Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Famianto to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Famianto counters with a nice uppercut.
Famianto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Famianto.
Famianto doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a right and a left that Famianto avoids nicely.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Famianto is rocked!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Famianto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Famianto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones misses with a double jab

and Famianto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Famianto decides to stand back up.
Famianto seems to have got his legs back now.
Famianto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Famianto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Famianto drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Joe Haliday Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Famianto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Famianto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alif Famianto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a straight right hand.
Famianto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Famianto counters by moving into the clinch.
Famianto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones wants to break free but Famianto has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Famianto gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Famianto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Jones stands up from Famianto's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Famianto jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a one-two to the body.
Famianto darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Famianto into the cage.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Famianto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Famianto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Famianto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Famianto dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Famianto tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Famianto goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a stiff right hand.

Famianto drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Famianto can't get the takedown.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Famianto lands with a nice body punch.
Joe Haliday Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to bum rush Famianto with a series of wild strikes but Famianto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Famianto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Famianto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Famianto wants to break free but Jones has control.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination

and Famianto counters by clinching up.
Famianto tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a series of punches but Famianto avoids them all with ease.

Famianto clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Famianto misses with a knee to the head.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Famianto tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Alif Famianto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Famianto with that takedown attempt.
Famianto misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alif Famianto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Haliday Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Famianto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Famianto shoots in but no luck this time.
Famianto misses with a head kick.
Famianto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Famianto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Famianto slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Famianto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Famianto slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Famianto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alif Famianto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Famianto counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Famianto fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Famianto shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Famianto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Famianto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Famianto shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that Famianto avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a combination
and Famianto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Famianto to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a double jab

and Famianto counters by moving into the clinch.
Famianto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Famianto counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Famianto shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Famianto dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Famianto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Famianto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Famianto circles away quickly and effectively.
Famianto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Famianto settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Famianto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Famianto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Famianto off to one side.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Famianto counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Famianto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Famianto counters with a right hand to the body.
Famianto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Famianto circles away quickly and effectively.

Famianto clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Famianto throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Famianto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Famianto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Famianto shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Famianto tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Famianto counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Famianto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a combination
enabling Famianto to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Haliday Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Famianto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alif Famianto!
During a confident post fight interview, Alif Famianto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.