PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Big B (ranked 4771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jones (ranked 4831 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Big B
vs
Jones

183 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Big B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Big B tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jones gets caught flat footed, as Big B shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Big B is controlling him.
Jones is trying to keep Big B in close.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the position.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big B.
Big B working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big B postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Big B is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working a defensive guard but Big B passes into half guard.
Big B trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Big B drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big B has Jones in his guard.

Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Big B is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big B is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

Big B looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Big B could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Big B is looking to improve his position.
Big B pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is thwarting Big B's attempts to control the position.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Big B is defending well.
Big B on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big B tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Big B tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Big B gets back to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big B looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that round.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big B paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big B is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big B to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Big B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Big B is controlling the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Big B to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big B keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.

That's two 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Big B keeps moving.
Big B is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Big B working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Big B working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big B wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Big B tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Big B tries to advance to mount but can't.

Big B is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Big B lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Big B connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Big B's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big B trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Big B controlling the action here.
Big B working Jones over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Big B looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.

Big B shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Big B tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Big B drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Big B connects with a couple of short punches.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B passes into half guard.
Big B takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Big B sits in half guard.
Big B lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Big B seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Big B is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Big B trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big B works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Big B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big B looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Big B will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Big B's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Big B is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Christian Big B is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Joseph Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Big B showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Big B has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Christian Big B!

Christian Big B wins by unanimous decision!