PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fuller
vs
Jones

190 cm
30
148 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

168 cm
27
144 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Smash

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Fuller counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuller lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Fuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuller scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Fuller - just one landing.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Fuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Nice jab there from Fuller.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chris Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Fuller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
Fuller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Fuller throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Fuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Fuller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fuller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fuller connects with the punch.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Fuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuller.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuller scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
Chris Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
Fuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
Fuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuller. That snapped Jones's head back.
Fuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fuller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fuller lands with an overhand left.
Fuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuller lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
Fuller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Fuller tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller jabs at Jones's body.
Jones tries for a takedown but Fuller circles away easily
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Fuller counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuller.
Fuller lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuller connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuller lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Fuller lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Fuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Fuller finds it's target.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Fuller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Fuller counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuller jabs at Jones's body.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuller, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuller counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Fuller.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Fuller slips under a jab from Jones.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Good work by Fuller as he checks the leg kick.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuller, right into the meat.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fuller scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Fuller finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to work over Fuller's front leg with a kick but Fuller checks it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Fuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fuller is able to avoid easily.
Fuller lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Fuller. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuller misses the target.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuller.
Fuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller scores with a nice right hand.
Fuller feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Fuller feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fuller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Fuller sprawls well.
Fuller lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuller, right into the meat.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
letting Fuller counter with a right hand.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Fuller.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fuller had his way with Felix Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Fuller throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuller digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuller blocks the leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Fuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Fuller leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuller jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Fuller lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Fuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuller digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Chris Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuller but Fuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller throws a shot to the body.
Fuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller scores with a nice body kick.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fuller.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Jones thows a leg kick but Fuller checks it
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Fuller is looking for a counter combo.
Fuller lands with a good body shot.
Felix Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:40
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fuller!
Chris Fuller retains his bantamweight title!
Chris Fuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.