PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clete Purcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Purcell comes into the arena with american bad ass blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Purcell
vs
Jones

196 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

220 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clete Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Purcell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Purcell to the mat. Purcell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Purcell controlling the position.
Purcell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Purcell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Purcell has control of the leg.
Purcell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Purcell content to control rather than advance.
Purcell throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Purcell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones gets full guard.
Purcell is stalling in the full guard.
Purcell is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Purcell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Purcell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Purcell is working hard here to advance position.

Purcell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Purcell has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones looking to control.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones has his foot on Purcell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Purcell works his way back into a safe position though.
Purcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Purcell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Purcell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Purcell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Purcell taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Purcell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Purcell in particular looking to stall.
Jones won't allow Purcell to pass to mount.
Purcell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Purcell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Purcell 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones won't allow Purcell to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Purcell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clete Purcell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purcell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Purcell sprawls well.
Purcell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Purcell scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Purcell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Purcell throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Purcell!
Purcell is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
Purcell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Purcell is looking to improve his position.
Purcell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Purcell wants to get back to full guard.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to control from Purcell's half guard. Purcell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Purcell is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Purcell looking for a sweep. Not yet Purcell, not yet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Purcell wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Clete Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
Purcell lands a right hook to the body.
Clete Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell lands a jab to Jones's midsection.

Purcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Purcell.
Purcell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Purcell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Purcell clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Purcell - that landed with a thud.
Purcell lands a body shot.
Purcell stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Purcell.
Purcell scores with a shoulder strike.
Purcell lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Purcell - that landed with a thud.
Purcell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Purcell.
Purcell slows down the pace here.

Purcell drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Jones is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clete Purcell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Purcell can pounce on him.

Purcell closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Purcell has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Purcell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Purcell.
Purcell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Purcell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Clete Purcell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Purcell lands with a right to the head.

Purcell drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Purcell finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Purcell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Purcell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clete Purcell!
Our winner, Clete Purcell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.