PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Blanchard (ranked 7625 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Jones (ranked 5920 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Blanchard
vs
Jones

185 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blanchard is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Blanchard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Blanchard won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blanchard actively working from the bottom here.
Blanchard controlling the position well.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to pass Blanchard's guard but actually Blanchard recovers to full guard.
Blanchard pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Blanchard gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is keen to just control but Blanchard is a slippery customer.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blanchard is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blanchard really is a fat lump.
Blanchard walks into a jab.

It looks like Devin Blanchard has been cut.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage.

Jones gets control of Blanchard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Blanchard in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.

Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blanchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Blanchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Blanchard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blanchard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Blanchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nick Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blanchard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jones kicks Blanchard off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanchard gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blanchard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jones moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Blanchard has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jones wants the takedown. Blanchard is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blanchard's guard against the cage.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands and throws Blanchard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blanchard prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones throws an elbow but Blanchard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Blanchard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.

Blanchard pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blanchard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jones drives through with a takedown into Blanchard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones throws a strike but Blanchard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanchard stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones controlling Blanchard's posture.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jones throws a strike but Blanchard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jones wants to stand and escape but Blanchard is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Blanchard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones wants to sweep here but Blanchard controlling him for the moment.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Blanchard wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Blanchard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blanchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Blanchard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Blanchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Blanchard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanchard manages to get himself to full guard.

Devin Blanchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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