PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hydeo takaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). takaro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
takaro

169 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
131 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, hydeo takaro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
takaro is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from takaro.
takaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
takaro is looking to clinch.
takaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
takaro wants to clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. takaro tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag takaro to the ground. takaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
takaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. takaro tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. takaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
takaro throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
takaro looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
takaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
takaro tries to clinch up.
takaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - takaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
takaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
takaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
takaro moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

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 the combination.
takaro tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by takaro.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - takaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
takaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces takaro back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
takaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but takaro avoids it really well and circles away.
takaro tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
takaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed takaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
takaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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.
takaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
takaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
takaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but takaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
takaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
takaro looks gassed!
takaro closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
takaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
takaro moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

takaro misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
takaro throws a head kick that misses.
takaro wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
takaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a low kick.
takaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
takaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
takaro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
takaro is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
takaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
takaro looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
takaro tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
takaro fails to move to back control.
takaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
takaro won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
takaro trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for takaro on the ground.
Jones covering up well and avoiding damage.
takaro trying to control momentarily.

That's four 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.

takaro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

takaro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
takaro trying to control momentarily.
Jones is trying to stand back up.
takaro tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as takaro blocks the low kick.
takaro dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and takaro is able to avoid easily.
takaro moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings takaro.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
hydeo takaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
takaro shoots in but no luck this time.
takaro tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has takaro backing up. takaro nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
takaro tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
takaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
takaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a good low kick that takaro was not able to check.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but takaro swivels and escapes.
takaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
takaro wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. takaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
takaro misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings takaro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but takaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
takaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings takaro.
takaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
takaro darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? takaro is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, takaro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
takaro shoots in but no luck this time.
takaro tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings takaro.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as takaro backs up against the cage.
John Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones stalks takaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into takaro's face. takaro staggers backwards, shaken.
takaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but takaro sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
takaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
takaro tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
takaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a low kick but takaro avoids it.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. takaro tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. takaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws a leg kick but takaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
hydeo takaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
takaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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