PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laquisish Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and anteaus androler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). androler has chosen war is my destiny as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
androler

203 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
315 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

StarDust. Cosmic Creations.
RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laquisish Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, anteaus androler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
androler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
androler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

androler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
androler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

androler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from androler misses.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
androler throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
androler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
androler tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as androler throws out the jab.
androler loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
androler scores with a body shot.
androler throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
androler lands a jab to the head.
No luck for androler with that takedown attempt.

Jones pushes androler up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

androler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

androler gets a clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but androler gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones has androler pressed against the cage, preventing androler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
androler is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
androler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

androler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
androler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
androler tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
androler is looking to reverse the position.
Jones has control of an arm but androler manages to advance to Jones's back!
androler is throwing shots to the body but Jones manages to wriggle free. androler pounces on him again and ends up in Jones's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as androler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems keen to control androler's posture.
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.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for androler!
androler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
androler wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
androler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but anteaus androler will probably get the nod.
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.

A jab from androler does it's job there.
androler clinches but Jones breaks the clinch

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones jumps guard but androler stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
androler can't break the clinch.
androler is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
androler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
androler tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

androler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
anteaus androler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones avoiding damage as androler throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

androler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
androler throws a big shot that misses.
androler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by androler there.
androler misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if androler can do anything to dispel that myth.
androler tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
androler is trying to control but can't.
Jones controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
androler trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
androler tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jones easily slips into full mount!
androler is trying to stand.
androler is looking to get to half guard.
androler tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
androler wants to try and get back to his feet.
androler wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
androler is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

androler clinches with his opponent.

androler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from androler misses.
androler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. androler fights it but they end up in guard.
androler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
androler lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
androler looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
androler throwing strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
androler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones controlling the position for now.
androler throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Laquisish Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
androler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
androler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.
androler throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
androler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
androler pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
androler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
androler pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
androler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
androler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
androler is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
androler looks like he's trying to stand up.
androler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to anteaus androler.
I think androler 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... anteaus androler!