PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 1234 p4p, 2433 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 170 p4p, 324 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jaquon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jaquon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jones
vs
Sol Brotha

185 cm
29
205
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
33
208
17 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Brotha is just out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Sol Brotha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sol Brotha 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 Sol Brotha off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sol Brotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sol Brotha.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Sol Brotha thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sol Brotha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Sol Brotha.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sol Brotha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sol Brotha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Sol Brotha takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Sol Brotha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sol Brotha gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Sol Brotha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Sol Brotha.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Sol Brotha pushes him off.
Sol Brotha throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jaquon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sol Brotha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Sol Brotha wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sol Brotha ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol Brotha slips a jab and a cross from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha walks into a jab.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sol Brotha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range nicely.
Jones feints and then cracks Sol Brotha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sol Brotha down.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sol Brotha.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Sol Brotha has a takedown stuffed.
Jaquon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YB Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Sol Brotha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sol Brotha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sol Brotha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a hook but Sol Brotha blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sol Brotha misses the target.
Jones tests Sol Brotha's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Sol Brotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sol Brotha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sol Brotha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Sol Brotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sol Brotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Sol Brotha persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Sol Brotha blocks a jab.
Sol Brotha cracks Jones with an open hand slap.

Jones forces Sol Brotha back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is working for takedown but Sol Brotha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sol Brotha prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jones pulls Sol Brotha into guard.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sol Brotha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sol Brotha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sol Brotha works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sol Brotha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Sol Brotha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sol Brotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Check out the look on Sol Brotha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sol Brotha cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Sol Brotha lands some shots froms side control.

Sol Brotha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sol Brotha's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sol Brotha wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol Brotha is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaquon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones jabs at Sol Brotha's body.

Sol Brotha instigates a clinch.
Sol Brotha gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Sol Brotha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sol Brotha has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sol Brotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha with a nice head shot there.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sol Brotha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sol Brotha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Sol Brotha pushes his legs off easily.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol Brotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Sol Brotha pushes his legs off easily.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sol Brotha passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sol Brotha connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Sol Brotha in his half guard.
Sol Brotha winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Sol Brotha in his half guard.
Sol Brotha winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Sol Brotha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sol Brotha defends well.
Sol Brotha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sol Brotha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sol Brotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jones has his foot on Sol Brotha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sol Brotha works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sol Brotha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sol Brotha connects with a couple of short punches.

Sol Brotha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sol Brotha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones working for a triangle but Sol Brotha defends it easily.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sol Brotha is aware though and is defending well.
Sol Brotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Sol Brotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sol Brotha is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sol Brotha connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Sol Brotha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Sol Brotha throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sol Brotha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sol Brotha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Sol Brotha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jaquon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Sol Brotha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.

Jones moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sol Brotha into the cage.
Sol Brotha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sol Brotha can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Sol Brotha lands a left hand.
Sol Brotha lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.

Jones gets caught flat footed, as Sol Brotha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sol Brotha is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sol Brotha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol Brotha lands a couple of digs.
Sol Brotha stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sol Brotha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Sol Brotha mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sol Brotha working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Sol Brotha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Sol Brotha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha lands a nice forearm strike.

Sol Brotha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sol Brotha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sol Brotha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sol Brotha advances to mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha lands with some strikes.
Sol Brotha looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sol Brotha is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sol Brotha tries to control but Jones wriggling away.

Sol Brotha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Sol Brotha's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol Brotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
YB Sol Brotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sol Brotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Brotha!
After winning the bout, YB Sol Brotha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.