PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Gates

192 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Nice elbows
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Gates!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Gates dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Gates misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Gates up, before dumping him to the ground. Gates manages to land in guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gates is keeping the position.

Gates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones lands a couple of digs.

It looks like Rob Gates has been cut.
Gates keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Gates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Gates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gates wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gates on the ground.
Gates wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Gates is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones postures up.
Gates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there.

Gates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Gates pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Gates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

Gates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.

Gates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gates wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gates trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gates has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Gates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Gates's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a jab when Gates was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gates misses with the combination.
Gates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Gates - just one landing.
Jonny Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gates throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Gates throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Gates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gates counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Gates wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.

Gates working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rob Gates has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gates wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Gates is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

Jones showing good submission defense here.
Jones tries to roll but Gates sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Gates has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones turns into Gates and is now in his guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is in close to Gates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gates is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Gates is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gates has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Gates has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Gates pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Gates!