PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bret Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pokey Lokey De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
Lokey De

175 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pokey Lokey De!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lokey De sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lokey De is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lokey De controls his leg.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bret Jones just wasn't active enough.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lokey De tries to pass.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lokey De with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lokey De working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lokey De throws a big elbow that misses.
Lokey De scoring with some ground and pound.
Lokey De with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokey De lands a couple of elbows.
Lokey De trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lokey De tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lokey De is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokey De landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokey De trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lokey De is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Lokey De stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jones has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lokey De manages to get his head free but now Jones has transitioned to an armbar! Lokey De grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jones! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bret Jones!