PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Bernid Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Bernid Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Constrictor
vs
Bernid Jones

195 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boa Constrictor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Bernid Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constrictor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Constrictor off to one side.
Jones lunges at Constrictor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Constrictor's hand.
Constrictor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Constrictor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Constrictor as he connects with a hook.
Constrictor misses with a double jab
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boa Constrictor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Constrictor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Constrictor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Constrictor misses with a hook
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constrictor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Constrictor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boa Constrictor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor walks into a straight right hand from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Constrictor.
Jones throws a series of punches but Constrictor avoids them all with ease.
Constrictor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Constrictor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Constrictor throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Constrictor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Constrictor throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Constrictor is breathing heavily.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones tests Constrictor's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Constrictor.
Jones digs a good body shot into Constrictor's ribs.
Constrictor misses with a head kick.
Jones jabs Constrictor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Bernid Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Constrictor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones cracks Constrictor with an open hand slap.
Constrictor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Constrictor misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Constrictor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Constrictor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones jabs Constrictor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constrictor doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Constrictor's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constrictor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones jabs Constrictor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Constrictor throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constrictor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constrictor has time to react.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Constrictor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Constrictor.
Constrictor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Constrictor shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Arnold Bernid Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Constrictor should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Constrictor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boa Constrictor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor walks into a left hand.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Constrictor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Constrictor misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Constrictor.
Constrictor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constrictor has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Bernid Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones is looking to clinch but Constrictor is avoiding it.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Constrictor misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Constrictor.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Constrictor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Constrictor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boa Constrictor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constrictor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones thuds a left hand into Constrictor's body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constrictor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constrictor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnold Bernid Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Constrictor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Constrictor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Constrictor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boa Constrictor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constrictor doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones digs a good body shot into Constrictor's ribs.
Constrictor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones digs a good hook to Constrictor's body.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones tries to clinch but Constrictor is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Constrictor in a clinch.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Boa Constrictor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones lands a jab to Constrictor's midsection.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones cracks Constrictor with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Bernid Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Bernid Jones!