PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Opie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Opie
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Opie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Opie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opie is on top in guard.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Opie content to stall in guard here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jones working for a triangle but Opie defends it easily.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Opie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Opie passes into half guard.
Jones has hold of Opie's hands but Opie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Opie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Opie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Opie trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Opie not doing much here.
Opie is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control but Opie is keeping busy.
Opie tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Opie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Opie has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Opie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Opie getting side control.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Opie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Opie lands a nice short elbow.
Opie controlling the action here.
Jones trying to control but Opie postures up.

Opie trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Opie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Opie in close.
Opie pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Opie is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Opie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Opie prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Opie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Opie trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Opie dominated that round.
That's time! Opie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Opie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Opie!
Jones tries to move to mount but Opie blocks the move with his legs.
Opie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones has knee on belly momentarily but Opie bucks him off and regains half guard.
Opie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Opie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Opie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a strike but Opie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Opie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Opie from controlling successfully.
Opie lands a couple of digs.
Opie looking to pass the guard.
Opie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Opie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Opie defends it easily.
Opie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Opie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Opie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Opie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opie lands with a punch from half guard.
Opie moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Opie wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.

Opie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Opie controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opie content just to control the position here.
Opie lands with some strikes.
Jones tries to hold on but Opie postures up.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Opie is staying active.
Opie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Opie content just to control the position here.
Jones wants to hold on but Opie pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opie lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Opie with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Opie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Opie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Opie is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Opie throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Opie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Opie controls the pace.
Opie advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opie trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Opie scoring with strikes.
Jones tries to buck Opie off but Opie is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Opie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Opie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Opie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Opie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Opie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Opie is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Opie to get the leverage.

Opie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Opie!