PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lay npraysix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lay npraysix will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
npraysix

173 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainbow Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lay npraysix!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones takes a swing at npraysix's ribcage but misses.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has npraysix pinned against the cage. npraysix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

npraysix has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
npraysix connects with a knee to the head.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
npraysix lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. npraysix smiles and moves away.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and npraysix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainbow Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
npraysix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones tries to break the clinch but npraysix is controlling the position.
npraysix is struggling to control the position.
npraysix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
npraysix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. npraysix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown
letting npraysix counter with a right hand.
npraysix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones wants to clinch

and npraysix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by npraysix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but npraysix stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. npraysix smiles and moves away.
Jones looks to land a combination but npraysix avoids it well.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones shoots and misses

and npraysix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to break free.
npraysix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rainbow Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and npraysix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by npraysix.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but npraysix keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to break free but npraysix has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work over npraysix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
npraysix stalling the fight.
Jones avoiding damage as npraysix throws knees to the body.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for npraysix to work.
Jones jumps guard but npraysix stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
npraysix taking a breather.
Jones jumps guard but npraysix stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for npraysix.
Jones blocks a body shot from npraysix.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by npraysix.
Jones is breathing heavily.
npraysix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
npraysix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
npraysix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards npraysix's brow.
npraysix stalling.
npraysix is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as npraysix controls his hands.
npraysix'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.
npraysix blocking some punches.
Jones tries to pull guard but npraysix holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on npraysix's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from npraysix.
npraysix has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

npraysix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - npraysix lands in his opponent's guard.
npraysix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
npraysix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
npraysix stops Jones from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
npraysix stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
npraysix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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.
npraysix postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, npraysix has passed into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but npraysix is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
npraysix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lay npraysix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
npraysix tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
npraysix regains half guard.
npraysix is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
npraysix controlling the position well.
Jones wants to control but npraysix is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking to advance position but npraysix won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
npraysix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for npraysix.
npraysix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
npraysix works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
npraysix is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
lay npraysix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
npraysix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
lay npraysix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well npraysix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay npraysix!