PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

O Brien
vs
Jonesy

193 cm
23
282 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)
Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hal Jonesy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Brien showed some decent athleticism there.
O Brien prevents Jonesy from standing back up.

O Brien 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.
Jonesy is staying active underneath O Brien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonesy pushes O Brien off looking to stand but O Brien dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonesy is positioning himself well to prevent O Brien advancing to mount.
Jonesy is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonesy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Brien.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jonesy throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.

O Brien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonesy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Jonesy keeps moving.
O Brien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jonesy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonesy has wrist control.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonesy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Brien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Brien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jonesy connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Brad O Brien has been cut.
Jonesy looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonesy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends O Brien sprawling to the canvas! O Brien rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jonesy finish him?!
Jonesy misses with a series of wild punches.

O Brien closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

O Brien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonesy is just riding it out for now. O Brien eventually gives up the hold.
O Brien throws a strike but Jonesy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

O Brien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jonesy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Brien, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy tries to free his leg and advance position but O Brien is retaining full guard.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.

Jonesy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on O Brien, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonesy misses with a straight left.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
Jonesy misses with a double jab.
O Brien throws a head kick but Jonesy moves out of range.

O Brien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonesy!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hal Jonesy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brad O Brien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jonesy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab lands there for Jonesy.
Jonesy moves into range and connects with a jab.

O Brien is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jonesy misses.
A punch combination from Jonesy misses.
O Brien moves forwards but Jonesy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jonesy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jonesy is fending him off so far but O Brien persists. Nope, Jonesy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonesy misses with a jab, cross combination.

O Brien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Brien lands a nice forearm strike.
Jonesy regains half guard there - taking advantage of O Brien's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
O Brien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonesy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Brien is just content to waste time from the top position. Jonesy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jonesy wants to get back to his feet but O Brien is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonesy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brien distracts Jonesy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jonesy keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Jonesy blocks nicely.
O Brien is looking to stand up but Jonesy won't let him.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jonesy has his feet on O Brien's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jonesy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonesy gets caught flat footed, as O Brien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien postures up in Jonesy's guard and throws a big left but Jonesy blocks it.
Jonesy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for O Brien!
O Brien tries to lock up and control but Jonesy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonesy looking to control but O Brien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Brien trying desperately to get to his feet.
O Brien is looking to improve his position but Jonesy isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jonesy controlling the position easily from mount.
O Brien is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Brien slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Jonesy is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Jonesy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad O Brien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jonesy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonesy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien slips a jab from Jonesy.
O Brien slips a straight right by Jonesy.

O Brien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonesy!
Brad O Brien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Brien thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jonesy taking shots to the head.
O Brien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jonesy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jonesy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonesy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonesy blocking the ground and pound.
O Brien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O Brien lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Jonesy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Brien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
O Brien 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.
O Brien dominating with strikes here.
O Brien lands a big shot there that rocks Jonesy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
O Brien lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! O Brien connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien lands a nice shot to the head.
O Brien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
O Brien working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jonesy is in a horrible position here. O Brien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

O Brien looking for a guillotine from mount but Jonesy is having none of it.
O Brien lands a big shot there that rocks Jonesy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonesy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
O Brien misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hal Jonesy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien punching from mount but Jonesy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
O Brien unloads with some shots from mount but Jonesy bucks and avoids them well.

O Brien jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jonesy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jonesy and O Brien has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
O Brien tries to advance to mount but Jonesy instead regains half guard.
Brad O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Jonesy wants to get back to his feet.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jonesy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Brien.
O Brien working Jonesy over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Brien thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jonesy to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jonesy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!