PBP Commentary

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

Howe
vs
Jones

154 cm
23
279 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
22
273 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliott Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertrand Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Howe as Jones shoots in.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howe's waist but Howe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Howe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elliott Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertrand Jones.
Howe looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.

Howe has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Howe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howe stalling.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Howe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Howe throws a big elbow that misses.
Howe is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.

Jones is working an open guard so Howe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howe sprawls well. Howe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

Howe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Howe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones throws a strike but Howe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howe with a nice head shot there.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Howe has taken the fight to the clinch.

Howe successfully pulls guard.
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!
Howe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

Howe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Howe holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howe prevents it.
Howe really is a fat lump.

Howe jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.

Howe scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Howe takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Howe lands an uppercut.
Howe digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howe pulls guard successfully.
Howe managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliott Howe dominated that round.
That's time! Howe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Howe closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Howe jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Howe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.

Howe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howe holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Howe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Howe wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Howe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howe controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Howe blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Howe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Howe gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Howe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Howe is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones prevents Howe from getting back to his feet.
Howe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howe is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Howe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Howe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Howe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Howe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Howe has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Howe.
Howe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Howe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Howe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.

Howe pulls guard effortlessly.
Howe wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliott Howe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Howe throws a head kick that misses.
Howe misses with a head kick.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHowe.
Bertrand Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howe throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

Howe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Howe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Howe manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Howe from standing up.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

Jones is working an open guard so Howe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howe moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Howe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Howe pulls guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howe is keeping the position for now.

Howe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones won't allow Howe to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Howe's control of his arms but Howe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Howe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howe wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Howe.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howe did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones is thwarting Howe's attempts to control the position.
Howe wants to get back to his feet.
Howe trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Howe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones trying to control from Howe's half guard. Howe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Howe from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howe misses with a combination

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Howe pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bertrand Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliott Howe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliott Howe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliott Howe!