PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sierra Leone. Marley has chosen Bob Marley-One Love as his entrance music. Russell Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Marley

180 cm
20
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Marley.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones closes the distance but Marley moves to the side
and Marley counters with a head kick.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marley, right into the meat.
Jones wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Russell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones prevents Marley from getting back to his feet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley managing to control the position.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Marley tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Marley tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Marley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
Marley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Marley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That has opened up Bob Marley's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marley regains half guard.
Marley trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Marley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marley throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.

Marley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones stands up over Marley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marley controlling the position.
Marley wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Marley wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marley defending well though.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Marley misses with a head kick.
Russell Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones wants to clinch
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Jones shoots in.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Marley throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Bob Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A head kick by Marley misses

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.

Marley manages to break the clinch.
Marley throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Marley as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to clinch
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklin scores the fight for Bob Marley!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bob Marley!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bob Marley!

Bob Marley wins by unanimous decision!
Bob Marley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.