PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Oblaks
vs
Jones

180 cm
36
190 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

185 cm
25
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oblaks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch
and Oblaks counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oblaks doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oblaks counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.

Oblaks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oblaks stalling.

Oblaks is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oblaks trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Oblaks stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Oblaks tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Oblaks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Oblaks sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Bembol Oblaks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oblaks throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oblaks's head.
Jones lands with a straight right. Oblaks didn't see that one coming.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Oblaks throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oblaks on the side of the head.
Jones wants to clinch.
Oblaks takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Oblaks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tommy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oblaks wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Jones.

Jones gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oblaks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oblaks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oblaks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones avoiding damage.
Oblaks blocks an elbow strike from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oblaks wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Oblaks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oblaks tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oblaks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Oblaks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones working Oblaks over with knees to the body.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oblaks tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Oblaks jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.

Oblaks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oblaks is breathing heavily.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oblaks looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones wanted to stand there but Oblaks had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones is looking to clinch but Oblaks is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oblaks in his tracks.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Oblaks pushes him off.
Oblaks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Oblaks circles away.
No joy there for Oblaks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oblaks throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

Oblaks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Oblaks tries to pass.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oblaks is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Oblaks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Oblaks's head to control him but Oblaks postures up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oblaks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Oblaks is controlling him well.
Jones wants to control but Oblaks is keeping busy.
Oblaks wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Oblaks is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Oblaks stands up out of the half guard.
Tommy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Oblaks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones swinging wildly here.

Oblaks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblaks trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Oblaks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is staying active underneath Oblaks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Oblaks is working for a submission of some sort.

Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Oblaks prevents Jones from improving his position.
Oblaks works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Oblaks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Oblaks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Oblaks is having none of it.
Oblaks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oblaks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oblaks shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oblaks walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Oblaks looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with the punch.

Jones gets caught napping as Oblaks dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oblaks stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oblaks.
Oblaks moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Oblaks blocks 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 Bembol Oblaks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones thuds his right hand into Oblaks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Oblaks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oblaks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Oblaks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is not content to let Oblaks control the position.
Jones has one of Oblaks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Jones tries to control but Oblaks manages to take his back.

Oblaks is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jones is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bembol Oblaks!
A very excited looking Bembol Oblaks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.