PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dj Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Method Man, Redman- Da Rockwilder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Fitch

180 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones .
A slow jab from Fitch misses its intended target.
Jones scores with a one two! Fitch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fitch lands a nice shot that snaps Jones 's head back.
Fitch checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fitch.
Jab by Fitch.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Dj Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones works Fitch's body with a nice hook.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitch throws a big elbow that misses.

Fitch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones !
Fitch manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones tries to clinch
and Fitch counters with a left to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Fitch counters with a left and a right that stings Jones .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Fitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Fitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones .
Jones tries to clinch up
enabling Fitch to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Fitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitch lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Fitch finds it's target.
Fitch misses the jab.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitch cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitch as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Fitch misses.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fitch.
Fitch advances nicely into full mount.
Fitch misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fitch looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fitch misses with a hook.
Fitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Fitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jon Fitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks for a takedown but Fitch sprawls well.

Fitch looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Fitch drives through and ends up in Jones 's guard.
Fitch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Fitch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch 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.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitch trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fitch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jon Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch postures up in Jones 's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Fitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fitch drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Fitch off! Fitch jumps back into Jones 's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones .
Fitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Fitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Fitch drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Fitch off! Fitch jumps back into Jones 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.

Fitch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitch wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitch has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a big right hand that misses.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fitch postures up in Jones 's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Fitch postures up in Jones 's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch really 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.

Fitch throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Jones , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Fitch is looking for a kimura here.

Fitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones !
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Fitch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fitch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fitch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitch.

Fitch is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitch to get the leverage.
Jones won't allow Fitch to pass to mount.

Fitch is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitch to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fitch wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitch thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Fitch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Fitch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fitch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fitch is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is in trouble now - Fitch has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Fitch dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Jones 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fitch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitch looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
Fitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Fitch is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a body shot.

Fitch scores with a takedown into Jones 's guard.
Fitch trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Fitch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitch has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fitch's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fitch pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jon Fitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Fitch seems keen to control Jones 's posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Fitch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitch back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dj Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fitch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitch is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fitch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries for a kimura but Fitch is defending well.

Jones tries for a kimura but Fitch is defending well.
Fitch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones 's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones .

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Fitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jon Fitch!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jon Fitch!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jon Fitch!

Jon Fitch wins by unanimous decision!
Jon Fitch looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to dedicate this fight to Crystal Godfrey the love of my life! Love you baby!! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

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