|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 682 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Drake Jones (ranked 61 p4p, 191 weight class). Caleb Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
27
145
10 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
26
148
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drake Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Caleb Jones has wrist control.
Caleb Jones pulls Drake Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Caleb Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Drake Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caleb Jones dives on top into guard.
Caleb Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake Jones keeping full guard, as Caleb Jones tries to pass.
Drake Jones controls Caleb Jones momentarily but Caleb Jones frees himself.
Caleb Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caleb Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Drake Jones.
Caleb Jones passes Drake Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake Jones trying to hold on to Caleb Jones's head to control him but Caleb Jones postures up.
Caleb Jones trying to control the pace.
Drake Jones is pressing down on Caleb Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caleb Jones defends it easily.
Caleb Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caleb Jones wants to pass the guard but Drake Jones is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drake Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caleb Jones controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab.
Drake Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caleb Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Drake Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake Jones wants to control from the top but Caleb Jones keeps moving.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Caleb Jones has his foot on Drake Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake Jones works over Caleb Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caleb Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake Jones defends it easily.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Caleb Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Jones dominated that 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.
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caleb Jones throws a hook but Drake Jones avoids it easily.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Caleb Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caleb Jones's guard.
Drake Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caleb Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Caleb Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caleb Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake Jones throws a strike but Caleb Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Caleb Jones won't allow Drake Jones to sweep him here.
Caleb Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caleb Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Caleb Jones is thwarting Drake Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caleb Jones in particular looking to stall.
Caleb Jones wants to take a breather but Drake Jones is having none of it.
Drake Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Caleb Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drake Jones is trying to maintain the position but Caleb Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caleb Jones is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Caleb Jones blocks the low kick.
Drake Jones moves out of range as Caleb Jones strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Caleb Jones breaks from the clinch.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut
and Drake Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caleb Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caleb Jones has his hands on Drake Jones's head, controlling the position.
Drake Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Caleb Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caleb Jones will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Caleb Jones throws a lazy right hand but Drake Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caleb Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but Caleb Jones checks it.
Caleb Jones misses with a hook.
Drake Jones slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caleb Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caleb Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caleb Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caleb Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drake Jones is working Caleb Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake Jones trying to control but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caleb Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caleb Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Drake Jones to get to half guard.
Caleb Jones tries to get to full guard but Drake Jones has control of the leg.
Drake Jones is keen to just control but Caleb Jones is a slippery customer.
Caleb Jones is looking for a sweep. Drake Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake Jones trying to control the action but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake Jones is trying to control. Caleb Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Caleb Jones is looking to improve his position.
Caleb Jones wants to control but Drake Jones is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut.
Drake Jones misses with a straight right.
Drake Jones slips a jab from Caleb Jones.
Drake Jones feints the counter takedown.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Caleb Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Caleb Jones, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake Jones 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Drake Jones wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
