PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbreckt has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Engelbreckt

190 cm
43
195 lbs
24 - 38 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 24 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelbreckt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Engelbreckt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Engelbreckt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Engelbreckt lands some shots froms side control.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Engelbreckt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Engelbreckt decides to stand back up.
Engelbreckt shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Engelbreckt jumps guard but Jones stands there with Engelbreckt around his waist. Engelbreckt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cru Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Engelbreckt prevents a body shot from Jones.
Engelbreckt tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Engelbreckt stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Engelbreckt lands a body shot.
Engelbreckt scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Engelbreckt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Engelbreckt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Engelbreckt has control of the leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Engelbreckt sits in half guard.
Engelbreckt working the head and body with strikes.
Engelbreckt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Engelbreckt is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engelbreckt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engelbreckt is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engelbreckt defends well.
Engelbreckt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engelbreckt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones managing to control the position.
Engelbreckt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engelbreckt wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Engelbreckt wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Engelbreckt trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Engelbreckt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Engelbreckt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Engelbreckt ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Engelbreckt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Engelbreckt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Engelbreckt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Engelbreckt pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Engelbreckt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Engelbreckt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Engelbreckt has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Engelbreckt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engelbreckt avoids it really well and circles away.
Engelbreckt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Engelbreckt pinned against the cage. Engelbreckt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Engelbreckt with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Engelbreckt's guard.
Cru Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Engelbreckt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Engelbreckt has wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Engelbreckt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands and throws Engelbreckt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Engelbreckt parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Engelbreckt to escape.
Engelbreckt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Engelbreckt defending against the ground and pound.
Jones working the strikes but Engelbreckt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Engelbreckt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Engelbreckt tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is thwarting Engelbreckt's attempts to control the position.
Jones is trying to control. Engelbreckt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Engelbreckt wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is looking to advance position but Engelbreckt won't allow it.
Jones throwing shots but Engelbreckt is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Engelbreckt trying to control but Jones postures up.
Cru Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Engelbreckt defends it.
Engelbreckt has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Engelbreckt moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Engelbreckt keeps moving.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Engelbreckt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engelbreckt wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones fails to land the takedown.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engelbreckt but Engelbreckt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engelbreckt shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cru Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Engelbreckt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Engelbreckt looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Engelbreckt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbreckt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Alexander Engelbreckt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbreckt dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Engelbreckt's head and hops out.
Engelbreckt with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Engelbreckt sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engelbreckt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Engelbreckt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Engelbreckt somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch.
Engelbreckt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Jones does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Engelbreckt 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.
Engelbreckt is trying to stall.
Engelbreckt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Engelbreckt has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engelbreckt pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Engelbreckt is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is pushing down on Engelbreckt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Engelbreckt is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Engelbreckt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cru Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cru Jones!
Cru Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.