PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judson Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rocha
vs
Jones

199 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judson Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Rocha's ribcage. Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jones rushes Rocha and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha wants to break free but Jones has control.
Rocha pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Rocha is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Rocha trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Jones is working Rocha over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Rocha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Rocha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones is working Rocha over against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Alex Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Rocha trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rocha into the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Rocha is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Rocha into the cage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocha.
Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocha has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones pushes Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Rocha blocks a body shot from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Rocha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha can't break the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Rocha avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rocha controls the action.
Jones tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rocha shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocha dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Rocha's head and hops out.
Rocha misses with a head kick.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is working Rocha over against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocha controls his hands.
Jones presses Rocha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries a body shot but Rocha blocks it.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Jones.
Alex Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rocha is trying to break free.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocha's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

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