PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mxyzptlk Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ballsmahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kryptonite. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ballsmahoney's choice of entrance music: Scream, Aim, Fire!. Paul Ballsmahoney looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jones
vs
Ballsmahoney

175 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mxyzptlk Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Ballsmahoney!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ballsmahoney as Jones shoots in.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ballsmahoney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ballsmahoney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Ballsmahoney.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but Ballsmahoney has passed to side control!

Jones throws Ballsmahoney to one side and escapes!
Ballsmahoney stuffs the takedown.
Ballsmahoney tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

Ballsmahoney has managed to clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mxyzptlk Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballsmahoney tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.

Ballsmahoney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballsmahoney looks gassed!

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones drags the fight down to the ground.

Jones pushes Ballsmahoney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Ballsmahoney as Jones shoots in.
Ballsmahoney clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Ballsmahoney tries to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballsmahoney won't be happy with that.
Ballsmahoney wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ballsmahoney wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones takes a little break here. Ballsmahoney wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballsmahoney keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ballsmahoney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Ballsmahoney defends.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballsmahoney, who protects the arm well.
Jones trying to control the position but Ballsmahoney is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jones stands up and beckons Ballsmahoney to his feet.
Ballsmahoney closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ballsmahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballsmahoney backwards.
Ballsmahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Ballsmahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ballsmahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ballsmahoney misses with a knee strike.
Ballsmahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ballsmahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballsmahoney is trying to stall.
Ballsmahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Ballsmahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but Ballsmahoney stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mxyzptlk Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Ballsmahoney closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballsmahoney won't be happy with that.
Ballsmahoney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.

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

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Ballsmahoney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Ballsmahoney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Ballsmahoney stands up.
Ballsmahoney tries to clinch

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Ballsmahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ballsmahoney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballsmahoney keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballsmahoney tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to break free.
Ballsmahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Ballsmahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Jones can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ballsmahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ballsmahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mxyzptlk Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ballsmahoney won't allow it.
Ballsmahoney missing with knees to the body.

Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Ballsmahoney preventing the sweep.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballsmahoney manages to get himself to full guard.
Ballsmahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ballsmahoney keeps moving.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ballsmahoney keeps moving.
Ballsmahoney can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ballsmahoney is working away.
Ballsmahoney tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jones controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballsmahoney, who protects the arm well.

Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ballsmahoney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Ballsmahoney.
Jones tries to buck Ballsmahoney off but Ballsmahoney is having none of it.

Ballsmahoney stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Paul Ballsmahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballsmahoney wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Ballsmahoney is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mxyzptlk Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ballsmahoney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ballsmahoney dives on top into guard.
Ballsmahoney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Ballsmahoney prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ballsmahoney uses it to pass to side control.

Ballsmahoney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ballsmahoney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch but Ballsmahoney is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballsmahoney tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballsmahoney pinned against the cage. Ballsmahoney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ballsmahoney darts in trying to clinch

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ballsmahoney holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones has Ballsmahoney pressed against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ballsmahoney manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mxyzptlk Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ballsmahoney is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ballsmahoney to the mat. Ballsmahoney regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones prevents Ballsmahoney from getting back to his feet.

Jones stands and steps away. Ballsmahoney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Ballsmahoney, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Ballsmahoney against the cage but Ballsmahoney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ballsmahoney.
Jones is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballsmahoney happy to just control the position for now.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ballsmahoney pulls his head out easily.

Ballsmahoney stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Jones feints and as Ballsmahoney raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones stands and steps away. Ballsmahoney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Ballsmahoney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ballsmahoney tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ballsmahoney landing knees to the body.

Jones jumps guard.
Ballsmahoney prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ballsmahoney is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ballsmahoney's back instead.
Ballsmahoney is in bad spot here.

Jones looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballsmahoney wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Ballsmahoney controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Ballsmahoney is staying busy.

Ballsmahoney is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ballsmahoney instigates a clinch.
Paul Ballsmahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ballsmahoney breaks from the clinch.
Ballsmahoney gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mxyzptlk Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mxyzptlk Jones!