PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Errol Trevino (ranked 5609 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jones (ranked 4754 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Errol Trevino's chin.

Trevino
vs
Jones

160 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Errol Trevino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trevino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Trevino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trevino lands in his opponent's guard.
Trevino really is a fat lump.
Jones is trying to keep Trevino in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trevino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Trevino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trevino defends it easily.
Trevino controls from within his opponent's guard.

Trevino stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Trevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trevino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones wants to control but Trevino is keeping him busy.
Trevino is looking to reverse the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trevino's legs.
Trevino is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Trevino's head but Trevino avoids it well.
Trevino is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trevino keeps working.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trevino's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Trevino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Trevino gets back to full guard.
Trevino managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Trevino has wrist control.
Trevino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Trevino doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trevino is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevino is holding on to half guard well.
Jones is keen to just control but Trevino is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Errol Trevino has been cut.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trevino sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Trevino manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Trevino.
Jones can't break the clinch.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Trevino controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trevino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trevino wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trevino preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Trevino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trevino controlling from the top position.
Trevino prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trevino stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Trevino stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trevino is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.

Jones forces Trevino back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage as Trevino throws knees to the body.

Trevino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Trevino enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trevino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Trevino.
Trevino trying to control the position.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevino is working hard here to advance position.
Trevino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trevino wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trevino is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trevino avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Trevino tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones trying to control but Trevino is having none of it.
Justin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones takes Trevino's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
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 cut man is working on Errol Trevino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones has managed to clinch.
Trevino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Trevino avoids the damage to the body.
Trevino keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trevino is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Trevino breaks from the clinch.
Trevino dodges the punch combination from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trevino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Trevino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trevino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is thwarting Trevino's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is thwarting Trevino's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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 tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trevino controls his leg.
Trevino trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Trevino defends it.
Trevino moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

Trevino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trevino uses it to pass to side control.

Trevino stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.

Jones shoots in and bounces Trevino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino pulls Jones in to control the position.
Trevino is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trevino holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevino is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevino preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Errol Trevino.
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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

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