PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domination Dominationer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brano Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brano Jones enters the cage!

Dominationer
vs
Jones

199 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domination Dominationer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brano Jones!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominationer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Dominationer, which made it look bad.
Dominationer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brano Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dominationer has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominationer prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is working for takedown but Dominationer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Domination Dominationer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Jones.
Jones has Dominationer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominationer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dominationer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominationer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Dominationer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominationer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dominationer scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is wriggling around but Dominationer manages to pass to half guard.
Jones looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominationer is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Dominationer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dominationer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominationer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dominationer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominationer.
Jones is staying active underneath Dominationer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominationer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dominationer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Dominationer seems content to control.

Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Dominationer mounts him!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dominationer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tries to hold on but Dominationer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dominationer isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Dominationer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones regains half guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominationer pulls his head out easily.
Dominationer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dominationer isn't that keen on the idea.

Dominationer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to control Dominationer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominationer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominationer defends it easily.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominationer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominationer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dominationer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domination Dominationer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dominationer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dominationer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dominationer working a defensive guard here.

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

Dominationer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Dominationer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominationer pulls his head out easily.
Jones gets back to full guard.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Dominationer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominationer off and has taken his back!
Dominationer covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Dominationer is defending it well.

Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominationer trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.

Jones tightening his grip on Dominationer, looking for the choke.

Dominationer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
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 has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dominationer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Dominationer is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominationer just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones is trying to stick to Dominationer's back but Dominationer is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominationer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Dominationer from standing up.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominationer is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominationer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dominationer from controlling successfully.

Dominationer is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dominationer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dominationer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brano Jones!