PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
David Frank

200 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrard Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason David Frank!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank with a poor takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Frank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Frank should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.

Frank has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank looks gassed!
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones tries to stand but Frank is controlling from the bottom.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerrard Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Jones.

Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frank dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frank has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Frank is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Frank is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Frank won't allow Jones to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frank thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Frank is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Frank wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank stops Jones from standing up.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrard Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrard Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frank is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Frank tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

Jones pulls Frank into guard.
Frank wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frank on the ground.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Frank is proving a slippery customer.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Frank won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Frank thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerrard Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Frank throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frank!
Frank wants to control but Jones is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
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!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerrard Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Frank defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Frank won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrard Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerrard Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jones throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.

Jones gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to control.
Frank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is pulling down on Frank's head. It's preventing any offense from Frank, at least for the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Gerrard Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frank misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Frank manages to retain guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerrard Jones.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gerrard Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason David Frank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.

Jones jumps guard and drags Frank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones has Frank pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Frank being controlled here momentarily.

Frank is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Frank's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerrard Jones.
Frank has his takedown stuffed

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Frank!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frank tries to hold on but Jones postures up.

Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frank manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrard 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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