PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes into the arena with Submit To Death by Grotesque blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: MANY MEN. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Arlovski
vs
Jones

194 cm
22
196 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlovski.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
Arlovski lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Arlovski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Arlovski getting side control.

Arlovski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arlovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Arlovski with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Arlovski seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arlovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Arlovski is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arlovski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a hook. Arlovski ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Arlovski misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Arlovski misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Tiger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Arlovski misses with a jab to the body
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Arlovski wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlovski thinking.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Arlovski misses
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Arlovski's head.
Arlovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arlovski moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
Arlovski is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Arlovski backing up. Arlovski nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Arlovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Arlovski seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Arlovski swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Arlovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlovski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arlovski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Arlovski misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Arlovski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Arlovski misses the body punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Tiger Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Arlovski scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones pulls Arlovski in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski looking to control.
Arlovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control but Arlovski is working from the bottom.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arlovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Arlovski, not yet.

Arlovski is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlovski. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones misses with a hook. Arlovski ducked under it nicely.
Jones jabs at Arlovski's body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Arlovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Arlovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Arlovski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arlovski swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Arlovski is out of range.
Arlovski misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Arlovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a swing at Arlovski's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arlovski misses with a body punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Arlovski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Arlovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arlovski off to one side.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arlovski is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jack Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Arlovski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arlovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arlovski avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Arlovski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arlovski has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Arlovski's head back.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arlovski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Arlovski finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arlovski misses with a looping right.
Arlovski throws a sloppy body shot
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Arlovski takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski misses the body punch
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones avoids the body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arlovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arlovski counters with a left to the body.
Arlovski misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arlovski looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Arlovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arlovski throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arlovski moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlovski manages to avoid it.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski motions for Jones to come forward. Arlovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski misses the body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Arlovski has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones checks a low kick from Arlovski.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabs at Arlovski's body.
Arlovski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arlovski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arlovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Arlovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Jones pulls Arlovski in close to prevent any damage.
Tiger Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arlovski postures up.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Arlovski is working hard here to advance position.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.
Jack Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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