PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davy Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones Junior might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Against I by Bad Brains. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jones Junior
vs
Malone

181 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

184 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davy Jones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones Junior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Junior throws out the jab.
No luck for Jones Junior with that takedown attempt.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Junior.
Malone cracks Jones Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Davy Jones Junior has been cut.
Malone lands an overhand right.
Jones Junior defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Junior scores with a body shot.
Malone throws a jab when Jones Junior was well out of range.
Jones Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Malone rushes Jones Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones Junior.
Jones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones Junior scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Junior is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malone is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone presses Jones Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Junior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malone or not.

Jones Junior has clasped his hands together around Malone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Malone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
Jones Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malone's head.
Malone trying to control here.

Jones Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones Junior working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Malone's thigh. Malone counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior lands a couple of digs.
Jones Junior won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Jones Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones Junior throws an elbow that misses. Malone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones Junior's guard. Nice move by Malone!

Jones Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malone defends well.
Jones Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.
Malone pushing down on Jones Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jones Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Malone there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is in close to Jones Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Jones Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jones Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.

Malone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malone has managed to get both his arms back between Jones Junior's legs - danger averted.
Malone pushes down on Jones Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones Junior gets back to full guard.
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 Davy Jones Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davy Jones Junior's cut.
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.

Nice uppercut there from Malone.
Malone throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
Jones Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.

Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones Junior misses with a punch to the body.

Jones Junior has clasped his hands together around Malone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Junior throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Malone works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone wants to improve his position but Jones Junior is controlling well.
Jones Junior working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is looking to control Jones Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malone avoid being mounted?
Malone manages to get to full guard.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Junior postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malone pulls Jones Junior in to control the position.
Malone controls Jones Junior momentarily but Jones Junior frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone moves out of range as Jones Junior strikes.
Jones Junior throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
Malone thuds his right hand into Jones Junior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones Junior scores with a body shot.
Jones Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Junior throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Jones Junior with an uppercut!
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Jones Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones Junior is in Malone's guard.
Jones Junior content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones Junior throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone throws out a counter right but Jones Junior avoids it with no problem.
Malone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones Junior's head backwards.
Jones Junior missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone scores with a nice right hand.
Sylvester Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones Junior fails with the takedown
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.

Malone lands a big right hand that sends Jones Junior crashing to the mat! Malone stays standing though and waves Jones Junior back to his feet!

Jones Junior is rocked!

Davy Jones Junior's cut is getting worse.
Jones Junior throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Oh Jones Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone cracks a nice hook into Jones Junior's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sylvester Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Davy Jones Junior'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 Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
Jones Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones Junior throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Jones Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Junior staying out of range there.
Jones Junior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Jones Junior.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones Junior gets slowly back to his feet.

Jones Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Jones Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Junior's back!
Jones Junior tries to roll but Malone sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malone's guard. Nice work there by Jones Junior.
Malone has his hands on Jones Junior's head, controlling the position.
Jones Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones Junior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.

Jones Junior keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Junior is retaining full guard.

Jones Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jones Junior looking for a guillotine here but Malone defends easily.
Jones Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.

Jones Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone wants to control from the top but Jones Junior keeps moving.
Malone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malone distracts Jones Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jones Junior pushes a forearm under Malone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davy Jones Junior!
Davy Jones Junior tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.