PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dave jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric the hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Eric the hammer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

jones
vs
the hammer

190 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

189 cm
26
245 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, dave jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric the hammer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

the hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
jones is looking to improve his position.
the hammer wants to pass the guard but jones is defending well.
jones is pressing down on the hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones keeping moving, preventing the hammer from controlling successfully.
jones wants to sweep but no luck.
jones is working hard here to advance position.
the hammer postures up in jones's guard and throws a big left but jones blocks it.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. jones lands a nice short elbow.
jones looks to land a strike but the hammer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
jones landing some decent shots from guard.
jones is in close to the hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

the hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
jones 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 lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
jones lands a couple of digs.
jones connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
jones trying to move into half guard but instead the hammer has managed to sweep!
jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

jones has his foot on the hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
the hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
jones wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now jones is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now the hammer is on top in guard.
the hammer looks gassed!
jones scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks the hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
the hammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
jones slips nicely into half guard.
jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
jones slips a nice elbow through the hammer's hands, connecting with the hammer's forehead.
jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones slips a nice elbow through the hammer's hands, connecting with the hammer's forehead.
jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
the hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
jones is nestled in close to the hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
jones working the head and body with strikes.
jones winds up and cracks the hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

jones is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dave jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

the hammer tries for a takedown but jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

the hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than the hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the hammer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
the hammer misses with a head shot.
jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
the hammer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the hammer manages to capitalize on a mistake by jones to take his back!
the hammer doesn't have the hooks in and jones manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of the hammer's head.
jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of the hammer's head.
jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
jones with a flurry of punches that miss.

the hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
the hammer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of the hammer's head.
the hammer keeping full guard, as jones tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of the hammer's head.
jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
jones passes the hammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
jones is nestled in close to the hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
the hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. the hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time jones.
jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks the hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
dave jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones drops an elbow to the side of the hammer's head.
the hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. jones connects with a nice short shot to the hammer's temple.
jones passes to side control.
jones lands some shots froms side control.
jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
jones looks up at the clock and then as the hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
the hammer is looking to regain half guard here but jones keeps moving and retains side control.
jones wants to control but the hammer is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones working the ground and pound.
jones lands some shots froms side control.
jones landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
jones grinds an elbow into the hammer's temple.
jones trying to control the action but the hammer is working from the bottom.
the hammer is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at the hammer to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dave 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown by the hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by jones which made him look bad.
the hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
the hammer throws a series of punches but jones avoids them all with ease.
jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
jones thuds his right hand into the hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

the hammer is rocked!
jones scores with a sloppy right hand. the hammer should have avoided that one.
the hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can jones finish him?

jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
the hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jones trying to control the action but the hammer is working from the bottom.
jones working the ground and pound.
jones grinds an elbow into the hammer's temple.
the hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
jones cracks the hammer with a big right hand but the hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that the hammer can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
the hammer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
jones is working the hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
the hammer taking a bit of punishment here - jones scoring with strikes.
jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jones landing a few strikes.
jones cracks the hammer with a big right hand but the hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
the hammer taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones lands a few punches from side control.
jones working the body and head with strikes.
jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
jones trying to control the action but the hammer is working from the bottom.
jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear the hammer down.
jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
the hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
the hammer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
jones lands a few punches from side control.
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
jones working the ground and pound.
the hammer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
jones is working the hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
jones lands some shots froms side control.
the hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
jones is working the hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
the hammer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones looks up at the clock and then as the hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
jones cracks the hammer with a big right hand but the hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
dave jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
the hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
the hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down the hammer's shoulder. That is not cool.
jones working the head with strikes.
jones happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the hammer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
dave jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dave jones!