PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Queiroz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Queiroz
vs
Jones

178 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Queiroz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves to clinch but Queiroz breaks away

and Queiroz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queiroz.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Queiroz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Queiroz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Queiroz moves away

so Queiroz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queiroz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queiroz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queiroz postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Queiroz's takedown attempt.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Queiroz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Queiroz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Queiroz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Queiroz wants a takedown but no success here.
Queiroz is looking for a takedown.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queiroz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Queiroz wants a takedown.
Queiroz is breathing heavily.
Queiroz tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Queiroz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Queiroz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queiroz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Queiroz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Queiroz moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Queiroz counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queiroz trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Queiroz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nate Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch up but Queiroz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Queiroz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones wants to stand back up but Queiroz manages to pass into side control.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Queiroz dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vitor Queiroz just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Queiroz is having none of it.
Queiroz fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Queiroz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Queiroz.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nate Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Queiroz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones looks to clinch

and Queiroz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queiroz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Queiroz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Vitor Queiroz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Queiroz shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queiroz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Queiroz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Queiroz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queiroz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Vitor Queiroz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Queiroz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queiroz defends it nicely.
Queiroz shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Queiroz circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Queiroz 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 Queiroz off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Queiroz counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Queiroz in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queiroz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate Jones.
Queiroz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Vitor Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up

and Queiroz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Queiroz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Queiroz easily slips into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Queiroz.
Queiroz controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Queiroz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nate Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones holds on, trying desperately to control.
Vitor Queiroz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queiroz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Queiroz, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Queiroz!