PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 835 p4p, 796 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 114 p4p, 108 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Knockin' On Heavens Door Johnny Cash. Beau Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Jones's chin.

Canada
vs
Jones

193 cm
30
250
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
32
250
17 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Canada moved out of range nicely.
Canada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canada thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Jones tenderised Canada's leg. Canada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Canada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canada lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones moves away from the strike by Canada.
Canada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Canada's ribs.
Canada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada walks into a jab.
Canada wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canada moves into the clinch.
Canada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones wants to break free but Canada has control.
Canada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.

Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canada.
Canada throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada misses with a wild combination.
Canada misses with the combination.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Canada.
Canada scores with a hook.
Canada is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Canada.

Canada gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Canada throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones cracks Canada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Jones.
Canada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canada's hands.
Canada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Canada should have avoided that one.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Canada with an uppercut!
Canada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Canada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canada. Canada obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Canada half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Canada feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that Canada semi-blocks.
Jones connects with a right hand. Canada shakes it off.
Canada moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Canada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Canada's corner calls for a 1-2. Canada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Canada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand

and Canada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Canada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada preventing the sweep.
Canada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!

Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Canada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canada wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has Canada pulled in close to control his posture.
Canada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!

Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Canada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beau Canada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canada trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Canada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Canada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Canada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Canada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jones wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canada holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Canada is working from the bottom.

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 wants to stand but Canada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canada tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Canada misses its intended target.
Jones avoids the head kick by Canada.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Canada.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Canada is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Jones.
Canada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canada scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canada with the inside leg kick.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canada misses with a double jab.
Canada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canada keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beau Canada.
I think Canada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beau Canada!