PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telesphoros Bullens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Bullens

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

157 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telesphoros Bullens!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullens throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bullens!
Bullens can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones staying calm.
Bullens is looking to reverse the position.

Jones stands up and beckons Bullens to his feet.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bullens's guard.
Bullens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Bullens blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bullens.
Jones slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bullens.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Bullens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Bullens is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bullens looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bullens on the ground.
Bullens wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bullens moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Bullens's takedown attempt.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Telesphoros Bullens has been cut.
Jones tries to stall but Bullens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones gets control of Bullens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullens wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullens stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones looking to control.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bullens trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Telesphoros Bullens.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Bullens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullens tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bullens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Bullens tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bullens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telesphoros Bullens.

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bullens to the ground. Jones is now in Bullens's guard.
We've been informed that Bullens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullens throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones stands up from Bullens's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Telesphoros Bullens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones drives through with a takedown into Bullens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bullens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bullens 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bullens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.

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

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullens is aware though and is defending well.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bullens from controlling successfully.
Bullens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Telesphoros Bullens was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bullens clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullens is keeping busy.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bullens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bullens will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bullens has eaten all the pies!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullens is keeping the position for now.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Bullens's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bullens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Bullens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Bullens up, before dumping him to the ground. Bullens manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bullens has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Telesphoros Bullens!