PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Armin van Buuren - Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boston Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patricio Tavares's chin.

Jones
vs
Tavares

175 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

175 cm
29
183 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
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 6 - 5 - 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patricio Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Tavares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tavares controlling his opponent.
Tavares is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tavares tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tavares avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones stops Tavares from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Tavares postures up.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Tavares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?

Tavares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.

Tavares working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Tavares has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavares is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.

Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patricio Tavares wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.

Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patricio Tavares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Tavares avoids the head kick by Jones.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares which made him look bad.
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares misses with a right hand

and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Tavares didn't expect that.
Jones trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boston Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tavares working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.

Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Tavares's temple.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Tavares tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones works his way into side control.
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 lands an elbow.
Tavares tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tavares lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Patricio Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a combination that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Boston Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up.

Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tavares pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tavares.
Jones shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares wants to control but Jones postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares gets back to half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jones 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.
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones prevents Tavares from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Tavares is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tavares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Patricio Tavares just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown

and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Tavares.
Tavares looking to stall.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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 Tavares uses from the top position.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tavares!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tavares is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Tavares is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tavares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavares is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Tavares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tavares.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boston Jones had his way with Patricio Tavares in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
Tavares is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Tavares is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.

Tavares 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.

Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.

Tavares has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones controlling from the top position.

Tavares working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tavares working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tavares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tavares's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Boston Jones!

Boston Jones wins by unanimous decision!