PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Matthews
vs
Jones

195 cm
29
263 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
244 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matthews darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.

Matthews lands a takedown into guard.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Matthews is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Matthews is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matthews.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
Matthews controlling the position well.
Matthews wants to control but Jones passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews gets back to half guard.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.
Jones not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matthews tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews misses with a takedown
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones jabs at Matthews's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Jones lands.

It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.
Jones digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
A hook to the body from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Matthews scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.

Matthews drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matthews has Jones in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Jones.
Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Matthews counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Jones.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice shot by Jones.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips under a jab from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Jones.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Jones.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Matthews walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Matthews! Jones dives in looking to finish! Matthews is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.