PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Mcterror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drake - Girls Love Beyonce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcterror
vs
Jones

214 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teddy Mcterror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ross Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcterror in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcterror tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcterror is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
Mcterror trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcterror stops Jones from standing up.
Mcterror tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is striking but Mcterror is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mcterror scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcterror slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcterror wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mcterror prevents Jones from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror controlling the pace.
Jones wants to control but Mcterror is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcterror trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mcterror takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcterror manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has Mcterror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcterror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcterror really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcterror misses with a knee strike.

Jones jumps guard and drags Mcterror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcterror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcterror has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mcterror trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mcterror sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcterror is one step ahead there.
Mcterror would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcterror defends it easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mcterror from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Teddy Mcterror wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mcterror goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcterror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teddy Mcterror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jones.
Mcterror fails to pull guard.
Mcterror has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
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 Teddy Mcterror will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Mcterror on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcterror.
Mcterror throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcterror.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Mcterror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with the punch.

It looks like Teddy Mcterror has been cut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcterror's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcterror is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mcterror circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Mcterror or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcterror tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcterror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcterror has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcterror as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcterror wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mcterror circles away easily

and Mcterror counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcterror stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mcterror from controlling successfully.

Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcterror presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcterror.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcterror prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking for a takedown.
Mcterror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcterror tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcterror tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mcterror fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teddy Mcterror's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcterror does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcterror fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcterror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcterror tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcterror to the ground. Mcterror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcterror shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Mcterror looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teddy Mcterror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcterror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcterror is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Mcterror is blocking nicely.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Mcterror's takedown attempt.
Jones has Mcterror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcterror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcterror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcterror is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mcterror gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcterror tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcterror sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Mcterror tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcterror.
Mcterror closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Mcterror fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcterror!
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones looking to control but instead Mcterror has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mcterror is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Mcterror gets full guard.
Mcterror is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Mcterror tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jones stands and steps away. Mcterror gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcterror defends it nicely.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Ross Jones!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ross Jones!

Ross Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Ross Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I got My Eyes on you'.