PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James 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.

Stinson
vs
Jones

225 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stinson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stinson gets full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Stinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Stinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Stinson is breathing heavily.

Stinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stinson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Stinson is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is pressing down on Stinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stinson is holding on for now.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.

Stinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Stinson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stinson!
Stinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stinson tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Stinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Stinson's temple.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Stinson actively working from the bottom here.
Stinson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Stinson is defending well.

Stinson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Stinson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stinson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Stinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Stinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Stinson won't allow it.

Stinson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Stinson tries to pass.

Stinson drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Stinson off! Stinson jumps back into Jones's guard.
Stinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.

Stinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Stinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Stinson tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Stinson from moving into mount.
Stinson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jones.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stinson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stinson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

Stinson 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.
Stinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.

Stinson 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, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones breaks Stinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Stinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Stinson pulls guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Stinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stinson is trying to improve his position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Stinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Stinson is defending well.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones trying to control but Stinson is having none of it.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
James Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones prevents Stinson from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stinson is trying to escape the mount.

Jones working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stinson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jones off and cradles Stinson's limp body as Jones celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). James Jones!