PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Prozak - Under The Rain blaring out of the sound system. Floyd Mayweather Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
Mayweather Jr

158 cm
27
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

185 cm
22
163 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Mayweather Jr.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayweather Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones winds up and cracks Mayweather Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayweather Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayweather Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

Mayweather Jr pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather Jr. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayweather Jr but Mayweather Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Mayweather Jr is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayweather Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mayweather Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice strike.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Mayweather Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Mayweather Jr clinches with his opponent.
Mayweather Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Mayweather Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mayweather Jr smiles and moves away.
Mayweather Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mayweather Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr jabs at Jones's body.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayweather Jr.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayweather Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayweather Jr trying to control the position here.
Jones preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.

Mayweather Jr has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayweather Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Mayweather Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayweather Jr digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather Jr lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Mayweather Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather Jr, as that shot connected.
Mayweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones 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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayweather Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mayweather Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayweather Jr feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Mayweather Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mayweather Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Mayweather Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayweather Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mayweather Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Mayweather Jr - just one landing.
Mayweather Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mayweather Jr connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jab from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayweather Jr stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones misses with a takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Mayweather Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayweather Jr scores with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather Jr, as that shot connected.
Mayweather Jr works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayweather Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Floyd Mayweather Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayweather Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayweather Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mayweather Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.

Mayweather Jr gets a clinch.
Mayweather Jr is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Mayweather Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Mayweather Jr lands with a short shot to the head.

Mayweather Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Mayweather Jr dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mayweather Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayweather Jr tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather Jr digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Mayweather Jr lands a body shot.
Mayweather Jr scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mayweather Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayweather Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mayweather Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayweather Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mayweather Jr circles away easily
and Mayweather Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather Jr connects with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayweather Jr with a jab.
No joy there for Mayweather Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr misses with the combination.
Mayweather Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather Jr with a jab.
Mayweather Jr scores with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice strike.
Mayweather Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Mayweather Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr lands with a right hand.
Mayweather Jr works the jab nicely.
Mayweather Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones takes one on the button.
Mayweather Jr lands a two punch combo.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayweather Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mayweather Jr works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mayweather Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Mayweather Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Mayweather Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayweather Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayweather Jr stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Mayweather Jr thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Mayweather Jr lands a slapping body shot.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Mayweather Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayweather Jr lands a body punch.
Mayweather Jr stalling in the clinch.
Mayweather Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.

Mayweather Jr breaks the clinch.
Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mayweather Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mayweather Jr.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mayweather Jr circles away easily
and Mayweather Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayweather Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mayweather Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayweather Jr tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jordan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Mayweather Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayweather Jr 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!