PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 15 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 73 p4p, 11 weight class). Tyrone Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Tyrone Jones
vs
Gracie

182 cm
27
180 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

180 cm
30
180 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Tyrone Jones didn't expect that.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
Tyrone Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Tyrone Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyrone Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tyrone Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tyrone Jones is controlling well.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is pushing down on Tyrone Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyrone Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones defending well.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrone Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Tyrone Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tyrone Jones gets back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrone Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving position.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Tyrone Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks Tyrone Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Tyrone Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control from Tyrone Jones's half guard. Tyrone Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyrone Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Tyrone Jones's head to control him but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tyrone Jones keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrone Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Gracie trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones is working away.
Gracie tries to move to full mount but Tyrone Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyrone Jones is retaining full guard.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.

It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him busy.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Tyrone Jones is defending the strikes.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Tyrone Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrone Jones keeps working.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.

Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Tyrone Jones stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie prevents Tyrone Jones from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Tyrone Jones to control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tyrone Jones to take his back!
Gracie not allowing Tyrone Jones to control his hands.

Tyrone Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Tyrone Jones misses

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Tyrone Jones gets back to half guard.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Tyrone Jones trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tyrone Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tyrone Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.