PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cormier (ranked 24141 p4p, 483 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 2176 p4p, 240 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chase the Devil. Danny Cormier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cormier
vs
Jones

180 cm
19
222 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
236 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

UnderGround Supplements

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Cormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Cormier manages to land in guard.
Cormier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Cormier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cormier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Cormier is not content to let Jones control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Danny Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cormier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cormier is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is controlling Cormier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Jones punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard.

Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.

Cormier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Cormier swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cormier's guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Cormier had control of the position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jack Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danny Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jones!
Jack Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Danny Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is sucks.'.