PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Sponge
vs
Jones

179 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Sponge defends it nicely.
The Sponge feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Sponge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Sponge attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
The Sponge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Sponge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sponge wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

The Sponge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sponge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Sponge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The Sponge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge slips nicely into half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sponge preventing the sweep.
The Sponge pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Sponge is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.

The Sponge is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Sponge to get the leverage.

The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Sponge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Sponge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Sponge has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Sponge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert The Sponge!
Robert The Sponge is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Robert The Sponge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.