PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Safforn
vs
Jones

205 cm
29
279 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

190 cm
24
244 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Safforn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Safforn drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.

Safforn is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Safforn is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safforn being controlled for a moment.
Safforn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Safforn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Safforn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Safforn is working hard here to advance position.
Jones wants to control but Safforn is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position but Safforn is working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn tries to clinch up.
Safforn looks to clinch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A big right from Jones misses.

Safforn gets a clinch.
Safforn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Safforn managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Safforn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Safforn lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Safforn avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Safforn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice left hand lands by Safforn.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safforn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Safforn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Safforn fails to land.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Safforn.

Safforn tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Safforn preventing the sweep.
Safforn throws a big right hand that misses.
Safforn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Safforn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Safforn.
Safforn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Abraham Safforn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Safforn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Safforn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Safforn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Safforn throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Safforn tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Safforn misses with a body shot.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Safforn misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Safforn.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Safforn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Safforn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A combination from Jones does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Safforn feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Safforn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Safforn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Safforn motions for Jones to come forward. Safforn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crunch! Safforn slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Safforn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Safforn.
Jones slips a jab from Safforn.
Safforn swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Safforn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones connects with a right hand. Safforn shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Safforn.
Safforn connects with the punch.
Safforn misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a hook but Safforn avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Safforn's ribs.
A jab from Jones misses.
Safforn is looking for a counter combo.
Safforn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Safforn scrambles back to his feet.

Abraham Safforn's cut is getting worse.

Safforn drops Jones with a left right combo! Safforn follows him down to the ground into side control.
Safforn working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Safforn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Safforn off and has taken his back!
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Safforn is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Safforn has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Good control from Jones.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Safforn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good control from Jones.
Safforn trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Jones controls the position.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Safforn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones tries to move into range but Safforn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Safforn throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Safforn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Safforn.
Safforn tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Safforn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Safforn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Safforn 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Safforn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Safforn slips the punch.
Safforn misses with a body kick.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Safforn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Safforn misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Safforn.
Jones throws a low kick but Safforn moves out of range easily.
Safforn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abraham Safforn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safforn misses with a hook.
Safforn lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Safforn takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws out a counter right but Safforn avoids it with no problem.
Safforn throws a sloppy head kick
and Safforn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Safforn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Safforn's front leg but catches the back leg as Safforn tries to avoid it.
Safforn looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Safforn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Safforn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Safforn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Safforn.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Safforn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Safforn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Safforn misses with a wild body shot.
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lands a head shot.

Abraham Safforn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abraham Safforn is winning the standup battle so far.
Safforn looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Safforn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Safforn throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Safforn throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Safforn throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Safforn takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn connects with a single shot there.
Safforn misses with a low kick.
Safforn punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Safforn is out of range.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Safforn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Safforn throws an elbow that misses.
Safforn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.

Jeez, Abraham Safforn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Safforn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Safforn lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Safforn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Safforn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safforn lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safforn lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Safforn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Safforn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Safforn blocks a body shot from Jones.

Safforn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Safforn is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Safforn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Safforn manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Safforn's guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.

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 Abraham Safforn.
Well Safforn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!

Abraham Safforn wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Safforn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.