PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between junior scoob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

scoob
vs
Jones

168 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, junior scoob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scoob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from scoob.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
Jones works over scoob's head and body with a nice combination.

scoob feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, scoob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
scoob wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

scoob postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of scoob, into his guard.
scoob thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones wants to stand but scoob is controlling his posture from full guard.
scoob is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
scoob tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
scoob tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones tries to stand and escape but scoob is controlling the position.
scoob wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands a jab.
scoob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for junior scoob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from scoob.
scoob is breathing heavily.
scoob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
scoob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over scoob's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones connects with a right hand. scoob shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from scoob.
scoob walks into a jab.
Jones looks to land a combination. scoob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones lands a jab to scoob's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
Jones with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
scoob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from scoob, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Roy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a one two! scoob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
scoob looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones looks to land a combination. scoob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
scoob dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on scoob's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
scoob drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
scoob 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 scoob off to one side.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for scoob on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent scoob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
scoob 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 scoob off to one side.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! scoob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
scoob takes one to the side of the head.
Jones works over scoob's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Horrible takedown by scoob or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones cracks scoob with a good jab.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
scoob misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A nice combination there by Jones.
scoob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
Jones scores with a one two! scoob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
scoob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones throws a one two combo.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
scoob shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from scoob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for junior scoob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a combination. scoob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones looks to land a combination. scoob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
scoob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
scoob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones scores with a one two! scoob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
scoob shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws a one two combo.
scoob moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
scoob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
scoob shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
scoob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
scoob shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
scoob closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. scoob pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
scoob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
scoob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from scoob is defended easily by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
scoob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have scoob backpedaling.
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from scoob.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of scoob's head.
scoob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from scoob.
Jones digs a good body shot into scoob's ribs.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
scoob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps scoob's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jones leaves scoob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
scoob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from scoob.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
junior scoob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones jabs scoob right on the nose. scoob blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for scoob on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for junior scoob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
scoob has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps scoob's head backwards.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from scoob.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
scoob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones looks to land a combination. scoob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
scoob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from scoob, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
scoob fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Jones.
scoob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten scoob somewhat.
scoob takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
scoob shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones tests scoob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from scoob. scoob gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
scoob takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for scoob on that attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination. scoob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
scoob misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones scores with a one two! scoob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
scoob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a combination. scoob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. scoob tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from scoob.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
scoob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a one two combo.
scoob dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on scoob's head and hops out.
Roy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands with a nice combination. scoob backs away looking to recover.
scoob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but scoob persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones stalks scoob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into scoob's face. scoob staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from scoob.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
scoob shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scoob backs up against the cage.
junior scoob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30

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