PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Old English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Holla If Ya Hear Me! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

English
vs
Jones

180 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch.

Jones clinches.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but English manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
English has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Horrible takedown by English or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
English throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with English, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes English against the cage but English circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
English stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but English shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

English moves into the clinch.

English manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but English avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by English.
English misses with the combination.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
English shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.

English closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - English lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones looking to control.
Jones is pulling down on English's head. It's preventing any offense from English, at least for the moment.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but English is one step ahead there.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as English sprawls well. English wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with English but English pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones tries to clinch up

and English decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Old English will probably get the nod.
That's time! English's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones misses with a takedown

so English counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
English stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
English has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
English slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Old English.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
English fails to land the takedown.
English keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and English counters by moving into the clinch.
English keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones prevents a body shot from English.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
English lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
English throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and English counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at English to acknowledge the strikes.
Old English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but English sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
English closes the distance and lands a one-two.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but English is defending the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
English tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. English says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. English doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but English is working from the bottom.
Old English overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
English misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
English is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Old English will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

English tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
English circles away from the clinch attempt
and English counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
English lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
English misses with a straight left.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with English.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but English blocks it with crossed arms.
English is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
English looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Old English is winning the standup battle so far.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from English's half guard. English has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

English working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
English is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
English is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
English wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed English's head.

Jones stands up and beckons English to join him on the feet.
Jones shoots in but English avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but English paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. English sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
English is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones throws some wild stikes that English manages to avoid easily.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jones really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

English throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in English's half guard.
English tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but English is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but English is defending well.
Jones is keen to just control but English is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but English dodges it nicely.
English blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones thows a huge punch but English dodges it nicely.
English is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
English is in all sorts of trouble here.

Jones has hold of English's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and English manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
English is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of English's face.
Jones looking to ground and pound but English is blocking nicely.
English is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
English is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
English is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. English looks a forlorn figure.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
English is wriggling around trying to escape.
English wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
English takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.

English is rocked!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jones dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jones is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - English is in big trouble! Jones is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking English. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.