PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wallace (ranked 8378 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jones (ranked 5421 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wallace
vs
Jones

188 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Wallace.

Wallace gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Wallace won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.

Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wallace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Wallace has mounted him!
Wallace wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Wallace takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Wallace controlling his opponent.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Wallace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Wallace away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Justin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Justin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jones.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Wallace's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wallace, up you get!
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Jones ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Wallace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
As Wallace backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Wallace manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Jones.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wallace will be more careful next time no doubt.

Wallace is rocked!

Jones shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Wallace is on queer street and Jones is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Justin Jones!