PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLauglin has chosen You Belong To The City as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alleyne Jones
vs
McLauglin

193 cm
28
213 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
37
219 lbs
28 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omari Alleyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward McLauglin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin wants to clinch up but Alleyne Jones keeps it at a distance.
McLauglin misses with a hook. Alleyne Jones ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLauglin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alleyne Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLauglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

McLauglin clinches with his opponent.

Alleyne Jones manages to break the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin holding on.
The ground and pound from Alleyne Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McLauglin tries to bench press Alleyne Jones off him but Alleyne Jones keeps the position.
Alleyne Jones wants to control but McLauglin is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones just content to control the position.
McLauglin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alleyne Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McLauglin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLauglin gets full guard.
Alleyne Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLauglin is keeping the position for now.
McLauglin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alleyne Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alleyne Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McLauglin managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones pushes down on McLauglin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alleyne Jones stalling away here and it's allowed McLauglin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alleyne Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McLauglin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alleyne Jones throws an elbow that misses. McLauglin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alleyne Jones's guard. Nice move by McLauglin!

McLauglin slips nicely into half guard.
Alleyne Jones is looking to escape.
McLauglin prevents Alleyne Jones from improving his position.
McLauglin wants to stand but Alleyne Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin prevents Alleyne Jones from improving his position.
McLauglin trying to control the pace.
McLauglin trying to pass the guard but Alleyne Jones defending well.
Alleyne Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLauglin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alleyne Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLauglin.
McLauglin throwing shots but Alleyne Jones is blocking nicely.
McLauglin is looking to take a break and control but Alleyne Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLauglin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLauglin thows a huge punch but Alleyne Jones dodges it nicely.
McLauglin controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alleyne Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McLauglin looks to land a right hand but Alleyne Jones moved out of range.

McLauglin instigates a clinch.
Alleyne Jones is trying to stall.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauglin controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLauglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.

Alleyne Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McLauglin can't fight it off and eventually Alleyne Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. McLauglin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McLauglin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alleyne Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLauglin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alleyne Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Alleyne Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLauglin but McLauglin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alleyne Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLauglin's head.

McLauglin closes the distance and pushes Alleyne Jones back into the cage.
Alleyne Jones avoiding damage as McLauglin throws knees to the body.
McLauglin prevents a body shot from Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
Alleyne Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Alleyne Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Alleyne Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Alleyne Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin keeps control of Alleyne Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauglin controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin effectively controlling the action here.
Alleyne Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.

McLauglin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alleyne Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McLauglin to the mat. McLauglin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alleyne Jones wants to control from the top but McLauglin keeps moving.
Alleyne Jones postures up.
McLauglin wants to sweep but no luck.

Alleyne Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McLauglin dives on top into guard.

McLauglin wants to get up but he can't break Alleyne Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McLauglin distracts Alleyne Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McLauglin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alleyne Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLauglin gets to his feet - Alleyne Jones follows without any prompting.
McLauglin avoids the head kick by Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLauglin tries to clinch but Alleyne Jones is having none of it.
McLauglin throws a good cross that connects.

McLauglin darts in and clinches Alleyne Jones up against the cage.
McLauglin pushes off an throws an elbow but Alleyne Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!

Alleyne Jones breaks the clinch.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alleyne Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Alleyne Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alleyne Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

McLauglin closes the distance and clinches.
McLauglin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauglin lands an elbow just above Alleyne Jones 's eye.
Alleyne Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones just leaning against McLauglin, taking a breather.

Alleyne Jones manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alleyne Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but McLauglin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McLauglin misses with a knee to the head.
Alleyne Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLauglin is defending well.
Alleyne Jones misses with a body punch.
McLauglin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alleyne Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin tries to work over Alleyne Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but Alleyne Jones blocks it.
Alleyne Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alleyne Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLauglin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alleyne Jones's face.

It looks like Omari Alleyne Jones has been cut.
McLauglin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alleyne Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from McLauglin.
McLauglin prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Alleyne Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but McLauglin pulls his leg out and moves away.
McLauglin avoids the head kick by Alleyne Jones.
McLauglin throws a counter combo.

Alleyne Jones tries to keep at a distance but McLauglin has taken the fight into the clinch.

Alleyne Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McLauglin drives through and clinches with Alleyne Jones against the cage.
McLauglin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLauglin misses with a knee strike.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLauglin pushes Alleyne Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edward McLauglin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLauglin looking to throw knees to the head but Alleyne Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward McLauglin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omari Alleyne Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McLauglin tries to clinch
and Alleyne Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alleyne Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McLauglin takes the fight into the clinch.
McLauglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLauglin is leaning against Alleyne Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McLauglin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alleyne Jones up against the cage.
McLauglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauglin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLauglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alleyne Jones misses with a body punch.
McLauglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alleyne Jones tries to stall but McLauglin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alleyne Jones blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alleyne Jones avoids it.
Good body shot from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones is trying to break the clinch but McLauglin has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alleyne Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McLauglin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McLauglin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Alleyne Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McLauglin is defending well though. Alleyne Jones let's go of the attempt for now.

Alleyne Jones looking to break McLauglin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McLauglin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alleyne Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McLauglin is trying to break free.
Alleyne Jones is trying to stick to McLauglin's back but McLauglin is turning into Alleyne Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alleyne Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McLauglin.
McLauglin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alleyne Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edward McLauglin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alleyne Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Omari Alleyne Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alleyne Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Omari Alleyne Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauglin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alleyne Jones.
Jab by McLauglin.
A head kick misses from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones shoots in but McLauglin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick but McLauglin moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauglin tries to clinch up but Alleyne Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
McLauglin moves in looking to clinch but Alleyne Jones pushes him off.
Alleyne Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLauglin defends well and Alleyne Jones ends up having to push McLauglin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Alleyne Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin connects with a nice looking jab.

McLauglin clinches.
McLauglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.

Alleyne Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McLauglin gets tackled into the cage by Alleyne Jones. Alleyne Jones maintains the clinch.
Alleyne Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McLauglin keeps control of Alleyne Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alleyne Jones tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alleyne Jones digs a right hand underneath McLauglin's ribcage. McLauglin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alleyne Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alleyne Jones tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Alleyne Jones back against the cage.
Alleyne Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alleyne Jones misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin has Alleyne Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Alleyne Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alleyne Jones tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Alleyne Jones back against the cage.
Alleyne Jones misses with some punches.
Alleyne Jones can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but Alleyne Jones blocks it.
Alleyne Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLauglin blocks it with crossed arms.
McLauglin lands an elbow that stopped Alleyne Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Omari Alleyne Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alleyne Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McLauglin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alleyne Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward McLauglin.
I've got McLauglin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward McLauglin!
Edward McLauglin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.