|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dween (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
|
|
|
176 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
203 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Dween! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Jones! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Jones. Dween throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Dween with a lazy takedown attempt and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Dween fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jones throws a right and a left that Dween avoids nicely. Dween tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dween scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dween is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dween to get the leverage. Dween keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dween is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Dween eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dween lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dween is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to get back to full guard. Dween keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Dween wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dween is defended easily by Jones. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dween. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dween looks to clinch and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. Dween keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Jones tries to circle away but Dween has him pinned against the cage. Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dween breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dween shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Dween is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dween at a distance.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A head kick misses from Jones. Dween shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dween is breathing heavily. Dween dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Dween could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jones throws a series of punches but Dween moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dween shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Dween finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dween is taking a breather. Jones 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. The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dween throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Jones will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Jimmy Dween seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dween ducks down to avoid it. Dween avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dween will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a right hand that Dween ducks under and follows up with a left that Dween also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones swings for the body but Dween moves out of range.
Dween tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dween to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dween stands up from Jones's guard - Dween perhaps looking for a knockout. Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dween rather than just go for the knockout. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Dween misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dween throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dween dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dween tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Dween drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dween. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dween tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jones gets underhooks to prevent Dween's takedown attempt.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dween has him pressed against the cage. Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jones prevents Dween from breaking the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dween keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jones can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dween has him pressed against the cage. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones digs a good body shot into Dween's ribs. Carlos Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Jones misses. Dween tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones throws a series of punches but Dween moves out of range. Jones throws a leg kick but Dween checks it. Jones misses with a low kick. Jimmy Dween is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dween is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dween stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dween tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jones throws a half hearted mid kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dween looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Dween persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dween fails with the takedown. Dween throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand. Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones looks to land a combination but Dween avoids it well. Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dween counters with a nice leg kick. Dween throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dween closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Dween works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Dween tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dween seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Dween is controlling him well. Dween trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Dween stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Dween trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones is trying to keep Dween in close.
Dween trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Dween with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jimmy Dween. Horrible takedown by Dween or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dween. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dween fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dween tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Dween's ribcage but misses. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jones tries to bum rush Dween with a series of wild strikes but Dween uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dween gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Jones misses. Dween tries to clinch up and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Carlos Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dween avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dween shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dween gets slowly back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones stalks Dween and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dween's face. Dween staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jones 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jones! Carlos Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|