PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols has chosen Korn Get Up as his entrance music. 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
Nichols

183 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Nichols falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nichols.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Nichols prevents the takedown attempt.
Nichols fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nichols gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nichols tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alberto Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nichols.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Nichols's takedown attempt.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Nichols changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Nichols moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as Jones shoots in.
Nichols shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nichols fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jones pushes Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nichols fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Nichols persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Nichols looks gassed!
Nichols closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Nichols pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nichols tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nichols shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Nichols. Nichols gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nichols pinned against the cage. Nichols gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nichols fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nichols checks a low kick from Jones.
Nichols closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Nichols has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jones manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nichols doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nichols manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nichols looking to pass the guard.
Nichols must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nichols throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Alberto Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Nichols jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Nichols wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nichols is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nichols defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Jones not doing much here.
Nichols tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Nichols is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Jones stands up.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichols drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Nichols. No joy for Jones on that attempt.

Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Nichols jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Nichols gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alberto Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nichols.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nichols takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones just leaning against Nichols, taking a breather.

Jones jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes.
Nichols wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Nichols 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 Nichols off to one side.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Nichols shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Nichols, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Nichols against the cage but Nichols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichols.
Nichols leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichols circles away.
Nichols swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Nichols pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Nichols shoots in.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Nichols wants a takedown but no success here.
Alberto Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nichols.
Nichols jumps guard but Jones stands there with Nichols around his waist. Nichols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nichols takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nichols gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Nichols manages to get underhooks.
Nichols keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nichols avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.

Nichols gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nichols will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nichols being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones stops Nichols from standing up.
Nichols is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nichols.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nichols tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nichols tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Alberto Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nichols wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nichols is trying to stand but he's just given Jones his back.

Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nichols is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nichols knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nichols for a finish.

Nichols defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nichols trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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