PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ernest Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Callis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. Jones has chosen Yes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ernest Callis
vs
Jones

199 cm
31
271 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
32
278 lbs
16 - 15 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ernest Callis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Callis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Callis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Callis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callis trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Callis's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones wants to control from the top but Callis keeps moving.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones postures up.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up in Callis's guard and throws a big left but Callis blocks it.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callis wants to sweep but no luck.
Callis controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Callis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callis sneaks back into half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Callis is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callis trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Callis defending well though.
Callis gets back to full guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Callis's head.
Jones pushing down on Callis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Callis's temple.
Jones winds up and cracks Callis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones working the ground and pound.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Callis is defending well.
Callis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Callis trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Callis has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 passes Callis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Callis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Callis is trying to get back to full guard.
Callis has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Callis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Callis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Callis.
Eric Ernest Callis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jones.
Callis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Callis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Callis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Callis to the ground. Jones is now in Callis's guard.

Callis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Callis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Callis's guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Callis looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Callis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Callis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones controlling the action here.
Callis wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Dave Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throwing shots but Callis is blocking nicely.
Callis is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callis avoid being mounted?
Jones throwing shots but Callis is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is nestled in close to Callis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Callis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Callis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callis is trying to keep Jones in close.

Callis working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Callis with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Callis has wrist control.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Callis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.

Callis has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Callis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jones 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! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Callis.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Callis as he avoids it easily.
Callis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callis tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Eric Ernest Callis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jones.
A lazy left from Callis finds it's target.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Callis off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Callis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Callis lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Callis catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Callis lands an overhand right.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Callis as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Callis as Jones shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callis throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callis swivels and escapes.
Callis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Callis clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Callis throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Callis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones moves forwards but Callis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Callis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Callis misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callis.
Eric Ernest Callis is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Callis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Callis stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Callis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Callis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Callis.
Sloppy strikes from Callis. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callis swivels and escapes.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callis feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Callis as Jones shoots in.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Callis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dave Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Callis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callis lands a nice looking body shot.
Eric Ernest Callis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Callis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dave Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

Callis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Callis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ernest Callis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Jones!
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