PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holla If Ya Hear Me!. Fry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rain - Trivium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Fry

179 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
- Elite Fighter© + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Fry!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Fry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jones pushes Fry off and gets back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fry sprawls well. Fry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Fry looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fry, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fry against the cage but Fry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Fry stops a takedown attempt from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.

Fry is looking for a kimura here.
Fry throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fry is working away from the top position though.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fry 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.
Fry throwing strikes but missing.
Fry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jones pushes Fry off and scrambles back to his feet.

Fry gets the takedown into side control.
Fry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.

Fry goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fry but great work by Jones.
Fry struggling a bit here.
Fry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is thwarting Fry's attempts to control the position.
Jones controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Fry wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fry there!
Fry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Fry is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry working to try and regain half guard.
Fry is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cody Fry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ray Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.

Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fry is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fry is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fry is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones wants to stand but Fry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fry keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fry manages to get himself to full guard.
Fry looking for a sweep. Not yet Fry, not yet.
Fry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones wanted to stand there but Fry had control of the position.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fry fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Fry.

Fry moves into the clinch successfully.
Fry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ray Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Fry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fry to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Fry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fry tries to strike from the bottom.
Fry wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fry is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones wants to clinch

and Fry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Fry punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cody Fry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Jones as Fry shoots in.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Fry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Fry.
Ray Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Fry.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fry uses from the top position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Fry isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones looking to control.
Fry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fry trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Fry is proving a slippery customer.
Fry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fry throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to control.

Jones pushes Fry off and gets back to his feet.

Fry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fry showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fry.
Fry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fry lands in his opponent's guard.
Fry stops Jones from standing up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fry tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Fry's temple.
Fry is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to control. Fry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fry is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fry tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fry trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Fry is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Fry to regain half guard.

Fry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Fry really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Fry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones won't allow Fry to pass to mount.
Fry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fry 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.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Fry trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones wants to control but Fry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fry tries to pass.
Fry throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Cody Fry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Fry stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to control Fry's posture but Fry avoids it.
Fry scores with punches from side control.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Fry scoring with strikes.
Fry cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry misses with the ground and pound.
Fry lands a few punches from side control.
Jones tries to bench press Fry off him but Fry keeps the position.
Fry working the ground and pound.
Fry scoring with punches from side control.

Fry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Fry working away.
Fry working the head and body with strikes.
Fry lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Fry keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fry wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Fry working away.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Fry scoring with strikes.
Fry working the ground and pound.
Fry tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fry tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Fry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fry is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Fry to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry lands strikes from half guard.
Fry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Fry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones tries to roll over but Fry keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Fry has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Fry dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but Fry keeps it at a distance.
Jones wants to clinch.

Fry moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Fry won't allow it.

Fry jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones is fighting to break Fry's control of his arms but Fry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fry keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Fry controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fry closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Fry won't allow it.
Fry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fry tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Fry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Fry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jones pushes Fry off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fry shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Fry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Fry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fry scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Fry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fry wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jones has his feet on Fry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fry but Fry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Fry on that attempt.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Cody Fry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones looks to land a combination but Fry avoids it well.
Ray Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry has a takedown stuffed.

Jones gets caught napping as Fry dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry lands a couple of digs.
Fry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones controlling the position.
Fry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Fry 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pulls Fry in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Fry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Fry!
Cody Fry bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.