PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by "Break the Ice" from RAD. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jones
vs
Bartholemeaux

196 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 London, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartholemeaux dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Bartholemeaux's head and hops out.
Jones connects with a right hand. Bartholemeaux shakes it off.
Jones moves out of range as Bartholemeaux strikes.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones cracks Bartholemeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartholemeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartholemeaux misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Bartholemeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Bartholemeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Kingston Bartholemeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Bartholemeaux misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartholemeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Bartholemeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Bartholemeaux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bartholemeaux prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bartholemeaux stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

Bartholemeaux stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bartholemeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones cracks Bartholemeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Bartholemeaux avoids it easily.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartholemeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones works Bartholemeaux's body with a nice hook.
Bartholemeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Bartholemeaux walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartholemeaux misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Bartholemeaux dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Bartholemeaux's head and hops out.
Cru Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingston Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bartholemeaux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Bartholemeaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bartholemeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartholemeaux looks gassed!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartholemeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Bartholemeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartholemeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Bartholemeaux avoids nicely.
Bartholemeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.

Bartholemeaux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bartholemeaux decides to stand and escape the position.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Bartholemeaux backs away looking to recover.
Bartholemeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartholemeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Cru Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartholemeaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartholemeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones dips to his left and cracks Bartholemeaux with an uppercut!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Bartholemeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartholemeaux misses with a hook
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Bartholemeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartholemeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cru Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartholemeaux misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bartholemeaux's ribs.
Jones scores with a jab. Bartholemeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bartholemeaux's ribs.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartholemeaux is breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones lands a jab.
Bartholemeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartholemeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bartholemeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Bartholemeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bartholemeaux on the side of the head.
Bartholemeaux misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bartholemeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartholemeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bartholemeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartholemeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bartholemeaux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartholemeaux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a series of punches but Bartholemeaux avoids them all with ease.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bartholemeaux.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartholemeaux's head.
Jones tries to bum rush Bartholemeaux with a series of wild strikes but Bartholemeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Bartholemeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Bartholemeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartholemeaux walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Bartholemeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartholemeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartholemeaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Bartholemeaux misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Bartholemeaux blocks the leg kick.
Bartholemeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartholemeaux misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot

and Bartholemeaux counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bartholemeaux decides to stand back up.
Bartholemeaux cracks Jones with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartholemeaux misses with a low kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cru Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
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 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartholemeaux. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to land a combination but Bartholemeaux avoids it well.
Jones throws a right hand that misses

and Bartholemeaux counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!

Bartholemeaux stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bartholemeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartholemeaux shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bartholemeaux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartholemeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Bartholemeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Cru Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones digs a good body shot into Bartholemeaux's ribs.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Bartholemeaux should have avoided that one.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartholemeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartholemeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bartholemeaux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working an open guard so Bartholemeaux takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bartholemeaux misses with a wild combination.
Bartholemeaux misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartholemeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Bartholemeaux.

Bartholemeaux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Bartholemeaux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!

Bartholemeaux stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to Bartholemeaux's midsection.
Bartholemeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartholemeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartholemeaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bartholemeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones stalks Bartholemeaux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bartholemeaux's face. Bartholemeaux staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!

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.
Bartholemeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Cru Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartholemeaux throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bartholemeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartholemeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Bartholemeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Kingston Bartholemeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingston Bartholemeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

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