PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Henderson (ranked 4535 p4p, 515 weight class) and Pete Jones (ranked 4361 p4p, 503 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.

Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones prevents Henderson from improving his position.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Jones looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops!
Henderson turns into Jones and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Henderson has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor Henderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Henderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Jones wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones controlling the action here.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pete Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Henderson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Jones throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones passes to full mount!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones instigates a clinch.

Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
Jones lands a shot to the head.
Jones controlling well, preventing Henderson from escaping the position.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.

Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is trying to stick to Henderson's back but Henderson is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control the position.
Henderson distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.

Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Jones!
A victorious Pete Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.