PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Ian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ian
vs
Jones

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Ian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ian lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Ian takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jerry Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ian circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Ian has managed to clinch.
Ian prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Ian scores with a knee to the head.
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Jones looks gassed!
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.

That has opened up Jerry Jones's cut even more.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian lands a nice knee to the body.

Ian gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Ian wriggles free and stands up.
Ian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ian has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Ian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Ian lands a nice elbow.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Ian with a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones letting Ian take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stall.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ian throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Ian leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ian closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Ian throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Ian.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ian throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ian throws an elbow but misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ian is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.

Ian clinches up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Ian.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ian smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ian wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ian.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ian shows good takedown defense.

Ian clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Ian.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Ian, against the ropes.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.
Ian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Ian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the ropes.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ian tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Ian throws an elbow but it misses.
Ian has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ian scores with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ian smiles and moves away.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ian circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Scott Ian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Ian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jerry Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ian stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

Ian moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Ian lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Jerry Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands a nice elbow.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ian lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones is trying to drag Ian to the mat but Ian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Ian avoids the damage to the body.
Ian is pushing Jones up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ian prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Ian won't allow it.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ian.

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 takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ian landing knees to the head.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian won't allow it.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ian rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scott Ian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ian lands a damaging elbow.

Ian ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ian tries to get out of the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ian uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ian.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

Ian drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ian pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ian.

Ian has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ian gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ian breaks the clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ian circles away.

Ian closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ian is pressed up against the ropes. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ian down to the mat. Ian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ian sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Ian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott Ian is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott Ian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ian throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ian misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks for a takedown but Ian sprawls well.
Scott Ian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ian as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

Ian takes the fight into the clinch.
Ian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ian pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones wants to break free but Ian has control.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Ian misses with an elbow over the top.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones defending well as Ian loads up on a big left hand.
Ian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ian wants it to stay on the feet.

Ian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ian landing knees to the head.
Jones is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Ian.
A knee to the head by Ian.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Ian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ian lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ian walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jones misses with a takedown

and Ian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to control Ian's arms but Ian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Jones blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian working Jones over with knees to the body.
Ian lands a knee to the head.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Ian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Ian has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Ian.
Jones leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ian is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Ian pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones jumps guard but Ian stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ian just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ian lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian misses with a knee to the head.

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.
Ian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ian lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ian won't allow it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ian manages to get underhooks.
Ian lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ian.
Ian connects with a knee to the head.
Ian misses with a knee strike.
Scott Ian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ian lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is working for takedown but Ian is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Ian.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Ian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ian 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Scott Ian!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Scott Ian!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Scott Ian!

Scott Ian wins by unanimous decision!