PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jones
vs
Harper

195 cm
24
282 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

KAISER
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Harper!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper has managed to clinch.
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Harper.
The crowd are getting on Harper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Harper taking a breather.
Harper is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Harper is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harper has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Patrick Harper.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Harper's head back.
Harper digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.

Jones shoots in and bounces Harper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harper wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Harper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!

Harper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Harper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Nathan Jones has been cut.

That's two 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!
Harper looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Harper with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.

Nathan Jones's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Harper lands a heavy elbow.

Jeez, Nathan Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Harper!
Our winner, Patrick Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.