PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonner Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caramon Majere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Majere

190 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bonner Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caramon Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Caramon Majere has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majere but Majere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones slips a straight right by Majere.
Majere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Majere swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Majere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Majere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Majere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Majere.
Majere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Majere 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.
Majere thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Majere controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Majere drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Majere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Majere throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Majere lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majere.
Majere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of Majere's hands but Majere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Majere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Majere scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Majere slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majere working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caramon Majere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caramon Majere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones moves away from the strike by Majere.
Majere misses the shot to the body.
Majere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Jones gets caught napping as Majere dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Majere postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Majere taking a breather here.
Jones is not content to let Majere control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Majere controls the position.
Majere postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Majere scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Majere is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Majere's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Majere working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Caramon Majere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majere working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere scoring with punches and elbows.
Majere working the head and body with strikes.
Majere trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Majere scoring with punches and elbows.
Majere working the ground and pound.
Majere in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Majere happy to just control the position for now.
Majere is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Majere working the head and body with strikes.
Majere trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Majere in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majere lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caramon Majere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caramon Majere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones tries to clinch there but Majere circles away.

Majere dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Majere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majere distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Majere postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Majere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majere is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Majere stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Majere scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Majere.
Majere creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Majere slows the pace down.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majere creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Majere controls the position.
Majere is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Majere trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Majere controlling the position.
Caramon Majere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Caramon Majere has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Majere misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caramon Majere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Majere 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caramon Majere!