PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen Young Jezzy- Lose my mind as his entrance music. Gray Maynard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Maynard

175 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
23
158 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Maynard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Maynard is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maynard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Jones uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Maynard trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
Jones trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Maynard pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maynard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.

Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to drag Maynard to the mat but Maynard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maynard lands a left hand.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
Maynard misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maynard misses with some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard working aggressively here.
Maynard working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Maynard leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Boston Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.

Maynard scores a takedown into full mount!
Maynard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Maynard's attempts to control the action.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard unloading with bombs!
Jones tries to hold on but Maynard postures up.
Maynard tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maynard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Maynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Maynard there.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Gray Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Maynard sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Maynard advancing to mount.
Maynard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Maynard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Maynard closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Maynard drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maynard tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Maynard defends the submission attempt.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones prevents Maynard from standing back up.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maynard gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Maynard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maynard manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Maynard's guard.

Maynard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Jones.

Maynard moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to break free but Maynard pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Maynard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones has a takedown stuffed.

Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard prevents the takedown attempt.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maynard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.

Maynard clinches up against the cage.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maynard holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maynard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Maynard pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Maynard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Jones as Maynard shoots in.
Boston Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maynard!
Maynard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maynard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maynard is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Maynard tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones won't let Maynard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Maynard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Maynard is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maynard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maynard because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maynard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to control the pace but Maynard is squirming around nicely.
Maynard is trying to stand up.
Jones looking to control but Maynard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maynard holds on to Jones as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones throwing strikes here but Maynard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maynard trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Maynard can't escape the position.
Jones wants to control the pace but Maynard is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maynard is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Maynard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Gray Maynard!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gray Maynard!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Gray Maynard!

Gray Maynard wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Gray Maynard took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'what a weak..he should be kicked out in the div'.