PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Bryne has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. 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
Carlos Bryne

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
188 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

CBK MMA Nutrition
Richards' Remedies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Trond Carlos Bryne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bryne closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Bryne goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bryne rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryne lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.

It looks like George Jones has been cut.
Bryne goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones takes a swing at Bryne's ribcage but misses.
Bryne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bryne catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bryne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
George Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Carlos Bryne.
Bryne shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bryne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Bryne 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Trond Carlos Bryne has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Bryne moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryne. Bryne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryne.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Bryne looks gassed!
Bryne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryne is just out of range.
Bryne throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Bryne moved away.
Bryne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryne wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a looping left.

Bryne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Bryne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryne is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Bryne shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryne there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryne's head.
Jones clobbers Bryne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryne walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bryne.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bryne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Bryne is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones wants to stand but Bryne has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Bryne looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Bryne has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryne is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryne circles away.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.

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.

Bryne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bryne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bryne swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bryne's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to stand but Bryne is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bryne keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bryne looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Bryne is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones looks to land a right hand but Bryne moved out of range.
Bryne with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryne's head.
Bryne missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bryne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryne tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bryne.
Bryne throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones cracks Bryne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Bryne misses.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 wants to get back to his feet.
Bryne is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Bryne defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Bryne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bryne is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Bryne looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is nestled in close to Bryne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bryne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bryne is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryne keeps working.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

Bryne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryne.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryne throws out the jab.
Bryne looks to clinch

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bryne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bryne keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bryne working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Bryne keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Bryne working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

Bryne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jones dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bryne throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Bryne fails with the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
George Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryne lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryne slips a jab from Jones.
Bryne misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a leg kick but Bryne moved away.
Bryne misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Bryne coming out on top.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bryne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryne.
Bryne tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Bryne misses with a looping right.
Bryne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryne tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bryne.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryne is just out of range.
Bryne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trond Carlos Bryne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bryne throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryne manages to avoid it.
Bryne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Bryne lands a jab.
Bryne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bryne with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bryne!
George Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Carlos Bryne.
Bryne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
George Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryne working to try and regain half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes but Bryne is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Bryne from getting the reversal.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryne on the ground.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bryne hang on?
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryne wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bryne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryne has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bryne's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bryne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones won't allow Bryne to sweep him here.

Bryne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.

Bryne has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryne keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryne's head.
Jones trying to control but Bryne is working from the bottom.
Jones stands up over Bryne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bryne keeps moving.

Bryne working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jones clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bryne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryne moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Bryne misses with an uppercut.
Bryne cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Bryne lands a head kick!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Bryne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Bryne 's knee.
Bryne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Bryne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bryne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones scores with a jab. Bryne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryne tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bryne moves out of range.
Bryne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Bryne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Bryne seems unphased.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Bryne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Nice cross by Jones.
Bryne fails with the takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones digs a good hook to Bryne's body.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryne can do to turn this around?

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryne is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryne tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bryne is working to get back to half guard.
Bryne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bryne is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryne is on top in guard.
Bryne prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bryne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryne looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bryne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bryne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bryne has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Bryne is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryne tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jones had his way with Trond Carlos Bryne in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones misses with a hook.
Bryne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Bryne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Bryne was well out of range.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryne.
Bryne loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bryne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones works the jab nicely.
Bryne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryne lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Bryne's defenses.
Jones scores with the left hand. Bryne knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Bryne's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryne tries to avoid it.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Bryne's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bryne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bryne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryne.

Bryne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryne trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryne is keeping the position for now.

Bryne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bryne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to stand but Bryne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bryne keeps moving.

Bryne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bryne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bryne looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.

Bryne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bryne is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
George 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Jones!
George Jones retains his middleweight title!