PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Healthy Rob (ranked 7566 p4p, 25573 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 662 p4p, 705 weight class). Rob's entrance music is Blank Space. A fine choice. Bones has chosen I BEAT YO' ASS as his entrance music. Rob is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Jon Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rob
vs
Bones

190 cm
18
207
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
205
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Healthy Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rob is breathing heavily.

Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones has Rob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rob regains guard immediately.
Bones forces his way into half guard.
Bones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rob defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rob swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Rob. No joy for Bones on that attempt.
Healthy Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Rob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rob but Rob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rob as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Rob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bones goes for a double leg but Rob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rob continues to drive forward.
Rob throwing a counter right hand but Bones manages to avoid it.
Healthy Rob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bones throws a right hand that misses
and Rob counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.

Bones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rob is trying to defend but Bones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Bones wants to work for an arm triangle but Rob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Bones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bones slips a jab from Rob.

Bones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rob trying to remain calm as Bones controls from the top position.

Bones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bones tries for a kimura but Rob is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones lands some shots froms side control.

Bones decides to stand back up.

Rob tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bones cracks Rob with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face as Bones controls the position.
Bones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jon Bones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bones works to advance to full mount. Rob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob is desperately trying to improve his position but Bones has a good base and remains in mount.
Rob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rob can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rob hang on?
Bones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rob's face.
Bones trying to control but Rob is having none of it.
Rob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Bones get's back to his feet.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rob swivels and escapes.
Rob leaves Bones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Rob sprawls well.
Healthy Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bones moves into the clinch successfully.
Bones blocks an uppercut.
Bones has Rob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Bones pushes Rob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones is working for takedown but Rob is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rob scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bones manages to mount him!
The referee warns Rob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rob tries to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
Rob is looking to improve his position but Bones isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones trying to control but Rob is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bones landing punches.
Bones wants to control the pace but Rob is squirming around nicely.
Rob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Healthy Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones controlling his opponent.
Bones with the ground and pound from mount.
Bones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bones trying to control but Rob is having none of it.
The referee warns Rob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bones prevents Rob from getting the reversal.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bones lands with some strikes.
Rob tries to improve his position but instead Bones has taken his back!
Rob looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bones.

Bones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying to break free.
Bones biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rob trying to control the action but Bones just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones is riding his opponent, not letting Rob buck him off.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bones 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!
Jon Bones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Healthy Rob was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, it's not like I really wanted to fight anyways. My opponent is racist so-.'.