PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between amanda jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EL GUAPO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

jones
vs
GUAPO

163 cm
22
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, amanda jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EL GUAPO!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GUAPO changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but GUAPO manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
GUAPO tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones looks to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
GUAPO trying to control but jones is working from the bottom.
GUAPO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. jones is keeping the position for now.
jones has a closed guard, preventing GUAPO from standing up.
GUAPO stays in close to jones's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GUAPO accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

jones wriggles free and stands up.
GUAPO fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GUAPO wants to clinch
and jones counters with a two punch combo.
GUAPO fails in his attempt to clinch.

jones pushes GUAPO up against the cage in a clinch.
GUAPO is trying to break the clinch but jones has him pressed against the cage.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
GUAPO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but jones has him pressed against the cage.
GUAPO takes an elbow to the forehead.
jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GUAPO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

GUAPO pulls guard effortlessly.
GUAPO utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

jones gets to his feet - GUAPO follows without any prompting.
jones looks to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a shoot takedown. jones fights it but they end up in guard.
GUAPO prevents jones from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
jones is breathing heavily.
jones blocks a low kick nicely.

jones drives through and clinches with GUAPO against the cage.
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!
GUAPO on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GUAPO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of GUAPOs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
GUAPO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
jones has GUAPO pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EL GUAPO dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

jones darts in trying to clinch

and GUAPO counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
GUAPO stops jones from getting back to his feet.
GUAPO lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
jones is trying to stand up here but GUAPO is controlling him well.
jones is pressing down on GUAPO's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but GUAPO puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
GUAPO is looking to advance position but jones won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GUAPO stops jones from getting back to his feet.
jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GUAPO stands up out of the half guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from jones, right into the meat.

GUAPO has taken the fight to the clinch.
jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GUAPO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
GUAPO presses jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from jones.
jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through GUAPO's defenses.
GUAPO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
jones missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

GUAPO gets the takedown into side control.
jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by GUAPO.
jones tries to escape but GUAPO is in control.
jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
GUAPO can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jones is looking to escape.
jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
GUAPO trying to control but jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EL GUAPO showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
GUAPO gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and jones moves into the clinch.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO 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 EL GUAPO.

jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
GUAPO takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones crunches a lovely knee into GUAPO's ribcage.
GUAPO wants a takedown.
GUAPO drops down looking for an ankle pick but jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
GUAPO wants to clinch but jones slips to the side

and jones counters by moving into the clinch.

jones breaks the clinch.
EL GUAPO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but GUAPO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

jones rushes GUAPO and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.
GUAPO wants to get back to striking at distance but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO tries to score a body lock takedown but jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jones with a knee to the head.

It looks like EL GUAPO has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones prevents the takedown attempt.
jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
GUAPO takes a knee right on the jaw!
jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from GUAPO.
jones lands a nice elbow.
jones scores with a knee to the head.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO gets underhooks to prevent jones's takedown attempt.
GUAPO has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
jones lands a knee to the head.
GUAPO managing to block the knees to the body from jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on EL GUAPO's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

jones clinches.
GUAPO gets underhooks to prevent jones's takedown attempt.

jones manages to break the clinch.
jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and jones counters with a nice body shot.
GUAPO tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and jones counters with a body kick.
jones misses with a head kick.
jones misses with a head kick.
jones is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GUAPO circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones doesn't manage to clinch there - GUAPO circles away.
GUAPO fails with the takedown

and jones moves into the clinch.
GUAPO is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
jones pushes GUAPO back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
GUAPO wants to get back to striking at distance but jones won't allow it.
GUAPO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
jones throws an elbow but it misses.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GUAPO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.

That's two 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 tries to clinch
and GUAPO counters with a straight right hand.
amanda jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
GUAPO throws a body kick the misses
and jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles GUAPO's knee momentarily.
jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jones tries to clinch but GUAPO moves out of range.
jones tries to clinch up
and GUAPO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
jones wants to control from the top but GUAPO keeps moving.

jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on GUAPO, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

amanda jones had his way with EL GUAPO in that round.
The cut man is working on EL GUAPO's cut.
That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
GUAPO with a poor takedown
and jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
GUAPO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
GUAPO trying to land knees to the body.
GUAPO can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jones lands an elbow just above GUAPO 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
jones tries to land a knee to the head but GUAPO blocks with his arms.
GUAPO is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GUAPO wants a takedown.
amanda jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EL GUAPO.
jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to GUAPO's face.

jones manages to break the clinch.

jones gets a clinch.
jones lands a knee to the body.
jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. GUAPO lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

GUAPO manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
jones scoring with some ground and pound.
jones landing some decent shots from guard.
jones stays in close to GUAPO's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

jones clinches up with GUAPO and pushes him back against the cage.
GUAPO lands a right hand.
jones is pressed up against the cage. GUAPO has hold of a leg and is looking to drag jones down to the mat. jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

jones has GUAPO up against the cage in a clinch.
jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
GUAPO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from jones - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
amanda jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... amanda jones!
amanda jones is the new bantamweight champion!