PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between gorgeous George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and domino jones (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.

George
vs
jones

198 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

171 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gorgeous George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, domino jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
George misses with a takedown attempt - jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. jones tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by jones.
jones throws a head kick that misses.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gorgeous George. That's going to take a lot out of him.

George forces jones back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

George breaks from the clinch.
George fails with the takedown.
George with a jab.

It looks like domino jones has been cut.
George shoots in but jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jones moves into the clinch.
George can't break the clinch.
George tries for a takedown. No joy.
jones wants to get back to striking at distance but George won't allow it.

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

jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
jones looks gassed!
George manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. George manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
jones postures up in George's guard and throws a big left but George blocks it.

jones stands up from George's guard - jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
jones stuffs the takedown attempt from George. George gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George fails with the takedown

and jones counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George is trying to control jones's posture but jones avoids it.
George sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
George is pressing down on jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
jones looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

jones is working an open guard so George takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

George gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
George lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for jones!
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
George looking to control and managing it successfully.
George manages to capitalize on a mistake by jones to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones trying to control the hands but George breaks the grip.
George scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but domino jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on domino jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

jones misses with a wild combination.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George shoots in looking for a takedown. jones tries to sprawl out of it but George keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George doesn't succeed with the takedown

and jones counters with a single leg into guard. George didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gorgeous George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
jones wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
jones postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jones's guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
domino jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
George distracts jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

jones is working an open guard so George takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
jones throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from George.
George throws a series of punches but jones avoids them all with ease.
George with a poor takedown

and jones counters with a single leg into guard. George didn't expect that.
George wants to sweep here but jones controlling him for the moment.
George keeping moving, preventing jones from controlling successfully.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but jones is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George trying to keep a closed guard but jones is proving a slippery customer.
George is really struggling to control jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.

George is looking for a triangle but jones pushes his legs off easily.
jones is looking to stand up but George won't let him.

George has his foot on jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. jones works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
George pulls jones in close to prevent any damage.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

domino jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on domino jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

George decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
George is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but jones keeps working.

George is trying to work for a kimura but jones is defending well.
jones trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for jones!

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

George with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
George takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
jones is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
George breaks from jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
George tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
George lands a nice shot to the head.
jones tries to lock up and control but George gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
George sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
jones is bucking up trying to escape but George cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
George tries to control but jones wriggling away.
The referee warns jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
George not allowing jones to control his hands.
jones is keeping busy.
domino jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jones wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
gorgeous George showed his dominance in that final round.
I think jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... domino jones!