PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Tinkl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Tinkl

187 cm
26
203 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
179 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Tinkl!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tinkl instigates a clinch.
Tinkl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tinkl tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinkl drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Tinkl trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Tinkl can't get the takedown.
Tinkl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Cain Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tinkl.
Tinkl wants to break free but Jones has control.
Tinkl content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Tinkl shrugs off.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tinkl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Billy Tinkl has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones pushes Tinkl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tinkl 's eye.

Tinkl lands a takedown into guard.
Tinkl trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand up but Tinkl is controlling him.
Tinkl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tinkl landing some decent shots from guard.
Tinkl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Tinkl seems to be looking for submissions.
Tinkl prevents Jones from standing back up.
Tinkl lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones kicks off Tinkl and gets to his feet.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tinkl shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Tinkl 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaves Tinkl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tinkl blocks an elbow strike.
Tinkl is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tinkl's defenses.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tinkl blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tinkl tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tinkl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tinkl looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Tinkl persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Tinkl fails to land the takedown.
Tinkl 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 Tinkl off to one side.
Tinkl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tinkl circles away and keeps his distance.
Cain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinkl misses with the combination.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Tinkl'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.

Tinkl swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body shot.
Tinkl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinkl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Tinkl's ribcage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Tinkl in his tracks for a moment.
Tinkl is breathing heavily.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tinkl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cain Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tinkl.

Tinkl has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tinkl is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tinkl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tinkl trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinkl on the ground.

Tinkl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Tinkl away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Jones rushes Tinkl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tinkl 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tinkl 's eye.
Tinkl is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tinkl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tinkl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tinkl dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tinkl up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jones.
Tinkl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones looking to stall.
Tinkl dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Tinkl.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Tinkl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tinkl gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Tinkl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cain Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tinkl tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Tinkl tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinkl drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Tinkl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Cain Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tinkl.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Tinkl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Tinkl is rocked!
Jones stalling against the cage.
Tinkl is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinkl can do to turn this around?
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Tinkl! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Jones!
Cain Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.