PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Rusty Cage. Roll is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Roll

183 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Roll!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roll but Roll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roll has a takedown stuffed.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Roll closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roll lands in his opponent's guard.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roll passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Roll is controlling well.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Roll is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Roll wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Roll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Roll eventually gives up the hold.
Roll looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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 shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Roll defends the submission attempt.
Roll is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones won't allow Roll to sweep him here.

Roll looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Roll quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roll celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Roll!