PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Champion Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Dowton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Dowton

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Champion Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarrod Dowton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowton has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Dowton is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
Dowton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dowton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dowton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones is stalling here but it's allowed Dowton to get half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dowton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones postures up.

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.
Dowton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Champion Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dowton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Dowton wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dowton is keeping the position.
Dowton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dowton working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dowton keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dowton trying to control but Jones postures up.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dowton is defending well.

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.
Dowton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Dowton is looking to get to half guard.
Dowton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dowton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champion 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.

Dowton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Champion Jones has been cut.
Champion Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dowton misses with a jab to the body

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dowton is on top in guard.
Dowton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Dowton defends it easily.
Dowton wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Dowton pushes his legs off easily.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Jones working for a triangle but Dowton defends it easily.
Dowton advances to half guard.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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.
Dowton trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dowton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Dowton trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dowton wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dowton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dowton has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.

Jarrod Dowton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dowton wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dowton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowton misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dowton is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dowton is on top in guard.

Dowton gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Champion Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Champion Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dowton lands with a cross.
Dowton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Dowton is retaining full guard.
Jones passes Dowton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dowton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dowton wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Dowton get back to his feet.
Dowton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Dowton defends the submission attempt.
Dowton wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working for a kimura but Dowton is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.

Dowton manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowton with a poor takedown

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Champion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Dowton.
Dowton trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Dowton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Dowton manages to get to full guard.
Dowton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones trying to control but Dowton is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dowton's guard.
Jones prevents Dowton from standing back up.
Jarrod Dowton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champion Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champion 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

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