PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kano Bombs's chin.

Jones
vs
Bombs

196 cm
19
224 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

196 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kano Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown but Bombs sprawls well.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bombs looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Bombs moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones tries for a takedown but Bombs circles away easily

and Bombs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Bombs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bombs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bombs wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bombs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Bombs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Bombs forces his way into half guard.
Bombs controlling the action here.

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.
Bombs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to control but Bombs is keeping busy.
Bombs slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kano Bombs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bombs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bombs wants to break free but Jones has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Bombs has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Bombs tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Bombs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Lucas Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kano Bombs.

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.
Bombs is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bombs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bombs stalling against the cage.

Bombs manages to break the clinch.

Bombs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Bombs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bombs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Bombs.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Bombs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bombs is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bombs is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to roll over but Bombs keeps him under control.
Bombs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones tries to roll over but Bombs keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Bombs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bombs 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kano Bombs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bombs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Bombs stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Bombs pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kano Bombs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bombs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bombs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kano Bombs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Bombs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bombs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bombs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Bombs's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kano Bombs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bombs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bombs advances position into side control!
Bombs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Bombs controlling the pace for now.
Bombs pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bombs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs controlling from the back.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kano Bombs just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bombs wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control the action but Bombs is working from the bottom.
Bombs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bombs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bombs keeps moving.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombs is keeping the position for now.
Bombs controlling Jones's posture.
Bombs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs controlling the position.

Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bombs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bombs pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kano Bombs!