PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between amanda jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Shaka Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for amanda jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

jones
vs
Shaka Boy

163 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, amanda jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy Shaka Boy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaka Boy.
jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaka Boy managing to block the knees to the body from jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jones gets underhooks to prevent Shaka Boy's takedown attempt.
Shaka Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaka Boy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Shaka Boy.
Shaka Boy jumps guard but jones stands there with Shaka Boy around his waist. Shaka Boy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

jones has clasped his hands together around Shaka Boy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shaka Boy is looking for a sweep.
Shaka Boy manages to get back to half guard.
Shaka Boy trying to hold on to jones's head to control him but jones postures up.
jones wants to stand but Shaka Boy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shaka Boy is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shaka Boy shoots in but no luck this time.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaka Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jones has Shaka Boy pressed against the cage.
jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
jones prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but jones prevents it.

Shaka Boy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. jones can't fight it off and eventually Shaka Boy manages to take the fight to the floor. jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
jones wants to stand and escape but Shaka Boy is having none of it.
jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaka Boy prevents jones from getting back to his feet.

jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Shaka Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones is working to get back to half guard.
jones is breathing heavily.
Shaka Boy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaka Boy trying to control but jones is having none of it.

jones bucks Shaka Boy off and manages to get back to his feet!
Shaka Boy misses with a hook. jones ducked under it nicely.
Shaka Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaka Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jones but jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troy Shaka Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones tries to clinch up but Shaka Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaka Boy takes a swing at jones's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaka Boy tries to land a leg kick but jones saw it coming and moves away.

jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shaka Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaka Boy is squirming around, avoiding jones's attempts to control the action.
jones prevents Shaka Boy from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaka Boy is looking to escape.
Shaka Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaka Boy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaka Boy is breathing heavily.
Shaka Boy is squirming around, avoiding jones's attempts to control the action.
Shaka Boy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shaka Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
jones is looking to slow Shaka Boy down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by jones.
jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaka Boy has had enough of the clinch but jones keeps him there for the moment.
jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaka Boy's face.
jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaka Boy.
Shaka Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Shaka Boy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaka Boy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jones scores a nice knee to the body.
jones stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shaka Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaka Boy tries to pull guard but jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaka Boy drops back down to his feet.
jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaka Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jones controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaka Boy. That did some damage!
amanda jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

jones has closed the distance and engaged Shaka Boy in a clinch.
Shaka Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jones trying to land knees to the body.
jones missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaka Boy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaka Boy wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaka Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaka Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. jones smiles and moves away.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Shaka Boy.

jones shoots in and bounces Shaka Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaka Boy is trying to control the position but jones postures up.
Shaka Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Shaka Boy is working an open guard so jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shaka Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Shaka Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to land a knee to the head but Shaka Boy blocks with his arms.
jones misses with a knee to the head.
Shaka Boy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jones has Shaka Boy pressed against the cage.
Shaka Boy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaka Boy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaka Boy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaka Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but jones won't allow it.
Shaka Boy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

jones breaks from the clinch.
Shaka Boy shoots and misses
and jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
jones tries to clinch but Shaka Boy moves out of range.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.
jones stalling the fight.

jones breaks the clinch.
Shaka Boy tries for a takedown but jones circles away easily

and jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
jones wants to stand but Shaka Boy is controlling his posture from full guard.
jones stopping the sweep attempt from Shaka Boy.
jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaka Boy's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
amanda 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... amanda jones!