PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 3436 p4p, 3850 weight class) and Brent Huffman (ranked 371 p4p, 402 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Lydia - Highly Suspect. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Huffman

188 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sakura Style

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Huffman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huffman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Justin Jones has been cut.
Jones cracks Huffman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Huffman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Huffman from controlling successfully.
Jones is pulling down on Huffman's head. It's preventing any offense from Huffman, at least for the moment.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huffman manages to get himself to full guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Huffman, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huffman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Huffman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Huffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones advances position into side control!
Huffman holding on.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Huffman is working away.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Huffman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huffman wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Huffman with a big right hand but Huffman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Huffman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Huffman denies him.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huffman is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Huffman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huffman is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huffman as he avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huffman scores with a nice strike.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Huffman drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Huffman is looking for the KO!

Jones is rocked!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huffman throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Huffman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huffman leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huffman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huffman misses with a few strikes there.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Huffman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Huffman's guard.

Huffman has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huffman is breathing heavily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Huffman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huffman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Huffman misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Huffman. Beautiful body shot.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Brent Huffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huffman is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huffman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huffman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huffman is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huffman avoid being mounted?
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Huffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Huffman defends the submission attempt.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huffman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Huffman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras.