PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between HI Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tommy jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). HI Pod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pod
vs
jones

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Springfield Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HI Pod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tommy jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones blocks a head kick by Pod.

Pod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pod showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jones wants to get back to full guard.
Pod working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pod pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pod connects with a nice short shot to jones's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pod is looking for a kimura but jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pod to get the leverage.
Pod seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pod pulls his head out easily.

jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but jones sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pod wants to free his trapped foot but jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
jones wants to get back to full guard.

jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pod pulls his head out easily.

jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pod pulls his head out easily.

jones looking for submissions off his back.
jones looks gassed!
jones has a hand on Pod's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pod takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
jones is trying desperately to improve position.

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.

Pod is working for a guillotine from mount but jones frees his head quite easily.
Pod 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.
jones is looking to get to half guard.

Pod is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pod tries to control but jones wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pod landing shots from mount.
jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pod fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
jones can't escape the position.
Pod dominating with strikes here.
jones regains half guard.

jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pod working jones over with strikes.

jones actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pod seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

jones actively working from the bottom here.
jones wants to sweep but Pod has passed to side control!

Pod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

jones seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

HI Pod dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Pod. jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
jones avoids the head kick by Pod.
Pod misses with a takedown attempt

and jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.

jones drops back looking for a leg! Pod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pod manages to kick jones off! jones jumps back into Pod's guard.

jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pod manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now jones has Pod in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pod would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jones is looking for a triangle but Pod pushes his legs off easily.
Pod passes into half guard.

jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pod pulls his head out easily.

jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
jones tries to get to full guard but Pod has control of the leg.

jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pod working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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.

jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
jones has hold of Pod's hands but Pod slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pod passes into side control!

Pod stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pod misses with a few strikes there.
Pod throws a sloppy head kick

and jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

jones drops back looking for a leg! Pod is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pod manages to kick jones off! jones jumps back into Pod's guard.
jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pod looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pod looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pod!
jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
jones is trying to improve his position.
jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pod wants to control but jones is keeping him busy.
jones is looking to regain half guard here but Pod keeps moving and retains side control.
Pod wants to lay and pray for a moment but jones keeps working.
jones sneaks back into half guard.

jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
jones tries to roll over but Pod keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tommy jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pod misses with a combination

and jones counters with a takedown into side control.

jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pod, who protects the arm well.

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

jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Pod is defending well.

jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Pod is defending well.

jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pod rolls with the submission and now he's on top in jones's guard! Nice work there by Pod!

jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Pod gets to his feet. jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pod with a poor takedown

and jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pod!

jones has hold of Pod's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pod manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pod is now in jones's guard. A big mistake from jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Pod works over jones with some ground and pound from guard.

jones is looking for a triangle but Pod pushes his legs off easily.

jones looking for a guillotine here but Pod defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

jones working for submissions but it's allowed Pod to get to half guard.

jones actively working from the bottom here.
Pod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
jones tries to reverse the position but Pod maintains control.
Pod has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of jones's face.
jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

jones tries to improve his position but Pod has taken his back! Pod has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pod pushes jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). HI Pod!