PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Jones (ranked 3007 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Harris Carson (ranked 383 p4p, 391 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.

Jones
vs
Carson

185 cm
25
198
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
187
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harris Carson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a leg kick but Carson checks it
and Carson counters with a one-two to the body.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carson manages to circle out of the way.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Carson blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carson.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Carson.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Carson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carson wants to break free but Jones has control.

Carson pulls Jones into guard.

Carson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.

Carson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carson pulls Jones in to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Carson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

Jones pulls guard.
Jones controlling Carson's posture.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Carson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is pulling down on Carson's head. It's preventing any offense from Carson, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carson looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Carson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents Carson from breaking the clinch.
Carson tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Carson takes one to the side of the head.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Carson avoids the damage to the body.
Carson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Carson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kane Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson fails with the takedown.
Carson lands a head kick!
Carson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Carson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Carson.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Carson has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carson is defending well for now.
Carson effectively controlling the action here.
Carson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Carson on that attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.

Jones drives through with a takedown into Carson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Carson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots and misses

and Carson counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Carson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carson but Carson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Carson throws a body kick that misses.
Carson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Carson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jones darts in and clinches Carson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones blocks a body shot from Carson.
Jones tries to pull guard but Carson won't allow it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Carson stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carson off to one side.
Carson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carson.
Carson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Carson avoids it well and moves away.

Carson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

Carson breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown

and Carson moves into the clinch.

Jones drives through and clinches with Carson against the cage.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Carson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carson can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carson somewhat.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carson.
Carson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carson to the ground. Carson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carson is looking to clinch.
Harris Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harris Carson.
Well Jones 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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