PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leif Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carroll
vs
Jones

166 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Carroll closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Carroll getting side control.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones manages to get to full guard.

Carroll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carroll has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Carroll might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carroll throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Carroll postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Carroll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carroll scoring with some ground and pound.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carroll is aware though and is defending well.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Carroll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Carroll defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carroll has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Carroll manages to pass to side control!

Carroll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carroll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carroll lands with a punch from half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones has hold of Carroll's hands but Carroll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carroll pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carroll prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carroll cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carroll working the ground and pound effectively.
Carroll landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones regains half guard.
Carroll lands with a punch from half guard.
Carroll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jones with the active half guard here but Carroll passes nicely into side control.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones tries to bench press Carroll off him but Carroll keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Carroll has mounted him!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Carroll connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carroll with the ground and pound from mount.
Carroll landing punches.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Carroll has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leif Carroll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carroll leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leif Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jones.
Carroll wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Carroll working a defensive guard here.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carroll wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Carroll is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Carroll defends the submission attempt.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carroll manages to get to full guard.
Jones stands and throws Carroll's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliver Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carroll has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carroll struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carroll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carroll struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones tries for a kimura but Carroll is defending well.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carroll has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Carroll manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Carroll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Carroll defends the submission attempt.
Carroll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carroll counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carroll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jones working for a triangle but Carroll defends it easily.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Carroll gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carroll could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Jones drives through and clinches with Carroll against the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carroll gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Oliver Jones has been cut.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Carroll manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leif Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jones.
Stalling in the clinch from Carroll.

Carroll successfully pulls guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Carroll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carroll looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carroll looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carroll!
Carroll cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to improve his position but Carroll is controlling well.
Carroll looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Carroll is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carroll is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Carroll looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carroll pulls his head out easily.

Carroll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Carroll there.
Carroll seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Carroll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carroll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Carroll defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carroll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones working for a triangle but Carroll defends it easily.
Carroll is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leif Carroll.
I think Carroll 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Carroll!