PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 468 p4p, 74 weight class) and Colt Jones (ranked 264 p4p, 39 weight class). Distacio Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red - Darkest Part. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Colt Jones enters the cage!

Distacio Jr
vs
Jones

190 cm
21
207 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
200 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Distacio Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Distacio Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Distacio Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.

It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Distacio Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones 's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a hook but Distacio Jr blocks it.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Distacio Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones thuds a left hand into Distacio Jr's body.
Distacio Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio Jr.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Distacio Jr avoids it with no problem.
Distacio Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Distacio Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Distacio Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Distacio Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Distacio Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distacio Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Distacio Jr drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Distacio Jr digs a good body shot into Jones 's ribs.
Colt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distacio Jr wants to clinch.

Distacio Jr drives through with a takedown into Jones 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jones has his feet on Distacio Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Jones .

Distacio Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones 's head.
Distacio Jr trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Distacio Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Distacio Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

Jones kicks off Distacio Jr and gets to his feet.

Distacio Jr shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Distacio Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Distacio Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Distacio Jr works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Distacio Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Distacio Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Distacio Jr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colt Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
That's time! Distacio Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones punishes Distacio Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Distacio Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Distacio Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones .
Distacio Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Distacio Jr is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Distacio Jr back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Distacio Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot

and Distacio Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jones kicks off Distacio Jr and gets to his feet.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Distacio Jr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Distacio Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Distacio Jr throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones .
Distacio Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Distacio Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Distacio Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr avoids the body shot from Jones .
Distacio Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones scores with a nice strike.

Distacio Jr closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distacio Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Distacio Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Distacio Jr - that landed with a thud.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Distacio Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Distacio Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio Jr prevents a body shot from Jones .
Distacio Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Distacio Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Distacio Jr working Jones over with knees to the body.
Distacio Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Distacio Jr prevents a body shot from Jones .
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Distacio Jr successfully pulls guard.
Jones tries to stand but Distacio Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Jones 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Distacio Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wanted to stand there but Distacio Jr had control of the position.

Distacio Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distacio Jr momentarily.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Distacio Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Distacio Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Distacio Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Distacio Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Distacio Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Distacio Jr slips a jab from Jones .
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.

Distacio Jr pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio Jr blocking some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Distacio Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Distacio Jr avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Distacio Jr avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jones .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distacio Jr.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Distacio Jr's head.
Distacio Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Distacio Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Distacio Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distacio Jr blocking some punches.
Distacio Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distacio Jr misses with a body punch.
Jones cracks Distacio Jr with a nice body shot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Distacio Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jones .
A nice left hand lands by Jones .
Distacio Jr is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Distacio Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones blocking some punches.
Distacio Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Distacio Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Distacio Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Distacio Jr's ribcage. Distacio Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Distacio Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones .

Distacio Jr is rocked!
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio Jr.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Oh Distacio Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distacio Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Distacio Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Distacio Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Distacio Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Distacio Jr avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Distacio Jr prevents a body shot from Jones .
Colt Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Distacio Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Distacio Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Distacio Jr controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jones misses with a body punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones lands a jab to Distacio Jr's midsection.
Colt Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Jones .
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a right and a left that Distacio Jr avoids nicely.
Distacio Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Distacio Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Distacio Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Distacio Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Distacio Jr pulls guard successfully.
Jones tries to stand but Distacio Jr is controlling from the bottom.

Distacio Jr working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones 's knee momentarily.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Jones .
Jones misses with a body punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distacio Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Distacio Jr avoids it with no problem.
Distacio Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Distacio Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio Jr's shoulder, as Distacio Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Distacio Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distacio Jr throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Distacio Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Distacio Jr moves out of range easily.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Distacio Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones lands a nice hook to Distacio Jr's body. Distacio Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Distacio Jr with a body shot.
Distacio Jr blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Distacio Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Distacio Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Distacio Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
A quick step to the side and Distacio Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr slips a jab from Jones .
It looked like Distacio Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones .
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Distacio Jr's shoulder, as Distacio Jr tries to avoid the shot.

Distacio Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Distacio Jr is now in Jones 's guard.
Distacio Jr prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones swings for the body but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distacio Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones , as that shot connected.
Distacio Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Jones .
Distacio Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Distacio Jr's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Distacio Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Distacio Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Distacio Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones looks to clinch
and Distacio Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Jones misses with a hook. Distacio Jr ducked under it nicely.
Distacio Jr cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Distacio Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy head kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Distacio Jr shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distacio Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Distacio Jr misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Distacio Jr under the eye.
Distacio Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Jones .
Distacio Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Colt Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distacio Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Distacio Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
A combination from Jones does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Jones !
Colt Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Harry Distacio Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'What just happened?'.