PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 594 p4p, 861 weight class) and Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 96 p4p, 127 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
Bianchi

194 cm
22
215
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
203
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hardcore Alchemy
HARDCORE Threads

PWNAGE
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bianchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Bianchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bianchi counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bianchi is out of range.
Bianchi misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bianchi - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bianchi. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a head kick but Bianchi moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bianchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Lorenzo Bianchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bianchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bianchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bianchi checks a low kick from Jones.
Bianchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Bianchi lands a head kick!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bianchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bianchi. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bianchi moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Jones.
Bianchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bianchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Bianchi.
Bianchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Bianchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bianchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Bianchi throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bianchi scores with a nice strike.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bianchi.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bianchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bianchi.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Bianchi strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bianchi's half guard.
Bianchi is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bianchi trying to control but Jones postures up.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Bianchi's leg but Bianchi calmly moves out of range.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Bianchi counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bianchi misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bianchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bianchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bianchi thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bianchi tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bianchi misses.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Bianchi misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bianchi counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the body kick
enabling Bianchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bianchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bianchi throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bianchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bianchi misses with a low kick.
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bianchi clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bianchi.
Jones with a hook.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Bianchi's leg but Bianchi calmly moves out of range.
Jones jabs Bianchi right on the nose. Bianchi blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bianchi blocks a head kick by Jones.
Bianchi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Bianchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bianchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones slips a jab from Bianchi.
Bianchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bianchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bianchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones scores with a one two! Bianchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Bianchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones motions for Bianchi to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Bianchi should have avoided that one.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bianchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bianchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bianchi checks a low kick from Jones.
Bianchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheers as Bianchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bianchi misses with a straight right.
Bianchi throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones thumps Bianchi with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Bianchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bianchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Bianchi's head.
Bianchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bianchi at a distance.
Bianchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Bianchi with an uppercut!
Jones throws a low kick but Bianchi avoids it.
Bianchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Bianchi.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bianchi but Bianchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Jones lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bianchi back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Bianchi is rocked!
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bianchi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bianchi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
A very excited looking Ray Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.