PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Australian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Australian
vs
Jones

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Australian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Australian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Australian throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Australian controlling the action here.
Jones wants to control but Australian is keeping busy.
Australian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Australian has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Australian controlling the action here.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Australian manages to mount him!
Australian content just to control the position here.

That's two 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.
Australian thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Australian throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Australian trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Australian controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Australian content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Australian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Australian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Australian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Australian prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Australian throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Australian with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Australian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Australian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Australian is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Australian's guard.
Australian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Australian controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Australian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Australian sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Australian postures up.
Australian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Australian trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Australian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Australian is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Australian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Australian is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.

Australian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Australian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Australian controlling the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Australian.
Jones is fighting to break Australian's control of his arms but Australian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Australian is retaining full guard.

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.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Australian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Australian dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Australian has been working on his balance at Africa Training , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Australian but Australian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shawn Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Australian or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Australian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Australian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Australian throws a big right hand that misses.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Australian is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Australian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Australian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Australian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Australian rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Australian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Australian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Australian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Australian feinted with a counter takedown.
The Australian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Australian is looking to improve his position.
Australian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Australian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Australian is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Australian avoid being mounted?
Australian is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Australian has wrist control.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Australian has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Australian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Australian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Australian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones wants to clinch up but Australian keeps it at a distance.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Australian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Australian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.

Australian is looking for a kimura here.
Australian slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Australian is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Australian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Australian 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Australian!