PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - Them Bones. Blake has chosen Metallica - Dyer's Eve as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joseph Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Blake's chin.

Jones
vs
Blake

195 cm
26
270 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

New Era Nutrition (156Q REC/STA $50)
Hell's Balls Recovery

Grappling Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Blake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Blake cracks Jones with an uppercut from hell and Jones crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Blake's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Joseph Jones has been cut.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Blake advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blake.

Blake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blake has Jones in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Blake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blake is proving hard to escape from.
Blake trying to control the position.

Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to stand up but Blake won't let him.

Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Joseph Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake looks gassed!
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 lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab by Jones.
Jones cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Jones pushes Blake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blake.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones lands with a right that hurts Blake. Blake looks to clinch but Jones throws a short knee that drops Blake. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joseph Jones!