PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Jones (ranked 5612 p4p, 5855 weight class) and Roman Isaiah (ranked 539 p4p, 551 weight class). Cobra Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Isaiah's chin.

Jones
vs
Isaiah

178 cm
26
180
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
180
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobra Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Isaiah!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.

Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Isaiah drops back down to his feet.
Isaiah scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Isaiah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Isaiah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Isaiah! But no joy.
Isaiah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
Isaiah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Isaiah. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.

Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Isaiah blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Isaiah's knee but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaiah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Isaiah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isaiah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Isaiah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Isaiah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a swing at Isaiah's ribcage but misses.
Isaiah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Isaiah fails with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah looks winded!
Isaiah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaiah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones stuns Isaiah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
enabling Isaiah to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaiah fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick but Isaiah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Isaiah has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Isaiah won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones looks to land a combination but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to wear down Isaiah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roman Isaiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaiah 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 Isaiah off to one side.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Isaiah.
Jones tries to work over Isaiah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah misses with a body punch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.

Isaiah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there

and Isaiah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isaiah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Isaiah manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but Isaiah avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Isaiah counters with a two punch combo.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Isaiah under the eye.
Isaiah 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 Isaiah off to one side.
A jab from Jones misses.
Isaiah throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jones rushes Isaiah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Isaiah moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses the jab.
Isaiah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Isaiah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Isaiah was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isaiah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
Isaiah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Isaiah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Isaiah drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Isaiah shoots in.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Isaiah slips under a jab.
Isaiah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Isaiah ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isaiah misses with a body kick.
Jones catches Isaiah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Cobra Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Isaiah moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Isaiah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isaiah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Isaiah ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaiah also avoids with ease.
And Isaiah tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Isaiah blocks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Nice cross by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cobra Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Isaiah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Isaiah slowing the pace effectively.
Isaiah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isaiah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Jones.

Isaiah breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Isaiah avoids it easily.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaiah can do to turn this around?
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Isaiah is out of range.
Isaiah with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Isaiah 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Isaiah walks into a left hand.

Isaiah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isaiah wants to stall.
Isaiah tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Isaiah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobra Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Isaiah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Isaiah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones clobbers Isaiah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Isaiah is rocked!
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.
Isaiah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isaiah on the side of the head.
Isaiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Isaiah.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Isaiah stumbling back into the cage.
Isaiah seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isaiah.
Isaiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isaiah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isaiah.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Isaiah off balance momentarily.
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.
Isaiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones leaves Isaiah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Isaiah in a clinch.
Isaiah stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Isaiah keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Isaiah is keeping busy.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.

Isaiah pulls guard.
Isaiah being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobra Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cobra Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobra Jones!
A victorious Cobra Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.