PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laquisish Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
Jones

203 cm
19
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
277 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

:: Happy Pills ::

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laquisish Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus Jones swinging wildly here.
Marcus Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Marcus Jones misses with a straight right.
Marcus Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laquisish Jones manages to avoid it.
Marcus Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcus Jones digs a good hook to Laquisish Jones's body.
Marcus Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laquisish Jones as he jumps to the side.
Laquisish Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laquisish Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Marcus Jones fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Laquisish Jones as Marcus Jones shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marcus Jones duly obliges.
Laquisish Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Laquisish Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marcus Jones sprawls well initially but Laquisish Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Marcus Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.

Marcus Jones looking for a guillotine here but Laquisish Jones defends easily.
Laquisish Jones won't allow Marcus Jones to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laquisish Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marcus Jones manages to get to full guard.

Marcus Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Laquisish Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcus Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laquisish Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Marcus Jones's legs - danger averted.
Laquisish Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcus Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laquisish Jones has passed into half guard!

Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcus Jones looks gassed!
Marcus Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Marcus Jones is trying to maintain the position but Laquisish Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus Jones tries to roll over but Laquisish Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus Jones has a hand on Laquisish Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laquisish Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laquisish Jones trying to control but Marcus Jones is having none of it.
Marcus Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus 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.

Marcus Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laquisish Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcus Jones's half guard.
Marcus Jones wants to improve his position but Laquisish Jones is controlling well.

Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marcus Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcus Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcus Jones is breathing heavily.
Laquisish Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcus Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laquisish Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laquisish Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Laquisish Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laquisish Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marcus Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laquisish Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Marcus Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laquisish Jones taking a breather here.
Marcus Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones tries to control but Laquisish Jones manages to take his back.
Marcus Jones can't escape the position.
Marcus Jones just trying to survive but Laquisish Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcus Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marcus Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laquisish Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laquisish Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marcus Jones throws a looping overhand right but Laquisish Jones ducks down to avoid it.

Laquisish Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Marcus Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laquisish Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marcus Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Laquisish Jones controlling from the full mount.
Marcus Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcus Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus Jones gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcus Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laquisish Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Marcus Jones has his foot on Laquisish Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laquisish Jones works his way back into a safe position though.

Marcus Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laquisish Jones escapes and throws Marcus Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laquisish Jones gets to mount! Marcus Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones working to try and regain half guard.

Laquisish Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

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.
Marcus Jones with a poor takedown

and Laquisish Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Marcus Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laquisish Jones is keeping busy.
Marcus Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Laquisish Jones won't allow it.
Laquisish Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laquisish Jones stalls.
Marcus Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laquisish Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcus Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Marcus Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laquisish Jones smiles and moves away.
Laquisish Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Laquisish Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laquisish Jones clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Laquisish Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marcus Jones wants to control but Laquisish Jones postures up.
Marcus Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Laquisish Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Marcus Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Laquisish Jones has mounted him!
Marcus Jones is looking to improve his position but Laquisish Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Laquisish Jones wants to control the pace but Marcus Jones is squirming around nicely.
Marcus Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marcus Jones can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones tries to lock up and control but Laquisish Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcus Jones regains half guard.
Laquisish Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus Jones gets back to full guard.

Marcus Jones is looking to sinch up a triangle. Laquisish Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marcus Jones's body to avoid the submission. Marcus Jones has instead reached around Laquisish Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marcus Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Jones!
Marcus Jones is the new super heavyweight champion!