PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Greenthumb

184 cm
35
155 lbs
23 - 10 - 2

168 cm
34
170 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Greenthumb's ribcage but misses.
Greenthumb feints a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greenthumb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenthumb's head backwards.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenthumb.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenthumb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenthumb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greenthumb lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Luke Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenthumb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greenthumb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses.
Greenthumb misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones tests Greenthumb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenthumb throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greenthumb's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Greenthumb
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greenthumb has time to react.
Jones punishes Greenthumb's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands with a cross.
Greenthumb throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Greenthumb misses.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Greenthumb throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greenthumb swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones punishes Greenthumb's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenthumb's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Greenthumb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greenthumb counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenthumb walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Greenthumb throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Greenthumb throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones cracks Greenthumb with an open hand slap.
A big right from Greenthumb misses.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Jones instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenthumb.
Greenthumb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greenthumb lands a left hand.

Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb lands with a cross.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Greenthumb avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.
Greenthumb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenthumb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Greenthumb misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Greenthumb circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenthumb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenthumb connects with a crisp jab.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones presses Greenthumb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greenthumb prevents a body shot from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Jones.

Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jones drives through and clinches with Greenthumb against the cage.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Greenthumb's takedown attempt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenthumb can do to turn this around?
Greenthumb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Greenthumb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenthumb.

Greenthumb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from Jones.
Greenthumb throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones avoids the head kick by Greenthumb.
Jones throws a series of punches but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Jones with a jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Greenthumb.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenthumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Greenthumb's takedown attempt.
Greenthumb avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Greenthumb wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Greenthumb wants a takedown but no success here.
Luke Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Greenthumb.
Greenthumb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greenthumb swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenthumb prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greenthumb is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Greenthumb throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Greenthumb scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Greenthumb checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greenthumb throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Greenthumb's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Greenthumb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Jones clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenthumb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Greenthumb.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Greenthumb fails to land.

Greenthumb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Greenthumb in close.
Greenthumb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to sweep here but Greenthumb controlling him for the moment.
Greenthumb is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

Greenthumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Doctor Greenthumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control the position but Greenthumb is working away.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Greenthumb tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Greenthumb's shoulder. That is not cool.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Greenthumb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Greenthumb saw that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenthumb manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Greenthumb throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenthumb has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Greenthumb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenthumb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones is leaning against Greenthumb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greenthumb is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenthumb.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Greenthumb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greenthumb working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Greenthumb tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenthumb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Greenthumb is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Greenthumb misses with a knee to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jones!
An out of breath Luke Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Doctor Greenthumb had this to say: 'Day by day, I get better and better. So I cant be beat. I wont be beat. '.