PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomy Lee Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Noble
vs
Lee Jones

210 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

211 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomy Lee Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noble on his heels. He'll look to pass Noble's guard now, I'm sure.
Noble throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Noble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Noble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noble's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stays in close to Noble's body and controls the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Noble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Noble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noble manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noble wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom.
Noble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Noble.
Jones prevents Noble from improving his position.
Noble is working hard here to advance position.

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 is trying to work for a kimura but Noble is defending well.
Noble wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Noble tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control from half guard but Noble is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Lee Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones drives through with a takedown into Noble's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Noble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.

Jones looking to control but Noble passes into half guard.
Noble has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jones works to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Noble from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

Noble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noble keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Noble to get back to his feet.

Noble working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Noble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Noble is working away.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Noble!
Noble is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Noble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Noble tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Noble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noble is looking to escape.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones trying to control but Noble is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Noble working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Lee Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barney Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is looking to clinch.

Noble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noble is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noble would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Noble stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noble to the ground. Jones is now in Noble's guard.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom.
Noble wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Noble wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Noble tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noble wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Noble swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noble tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Noble sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Noble is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noble tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets to mount! Noble was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Barney Noble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomy Lee Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones wants to control but Noble has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomy Lee 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Lee Jones!