PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis de Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Large's entrance music is Get In The Ring. A fine choice. Richard Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

de Large
vs
Jones

192 cm
22
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis de Large!
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, Richard Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with the takedown.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
de Large manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
de Large is stalling in the full guard.
de Large is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is trying to control the position but de Large postures up.
Jones striking from the bottom.
de Large trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Large shoots and misses

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for de Large!
de Large is trying to stand up.
de Large tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
de Large tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Large tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
de Large tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Large is trying to escape the mount.
Jones breaks from de Large's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Large wants to try and get back to his feet.
de Large is breathing heavily.
de Large looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
de Large just looking to survive in the bad position.

de Large is trying to defend against the choke here but Jones has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jones Tightens the hold and de Large taps out furiously! Jones displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Jones!