PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jones (ranked 5111 p4p, 4162 weight class) and Rocken Takedown (ranked 84 p4p, 138 weight class). Jake Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Takedown

195 cm
25
250
1 - 3 - 0

167 cm
25
300
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Vegan Gains
PWNAGE™

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocken Takedown!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takedown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Takedown has eaten all the pies!
Jones gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Takedown defends easily.

Takedown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Takedown 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Takedown 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.
Takedown pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takedown wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Takedown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takedown distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takedown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takedown connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to sweep here but Takedown controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takedown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takedown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takedown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones tries to buck Takedown off but Takedown is having none of it.
Takedown working the head with strikes.

Takedown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Takedown keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takedown lands a few punches from side control.
Takedown wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

Takedown is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Takedown dominates the positioning.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takedown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Takedown trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Takedown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takedown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocken Takedown dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Takedown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Takedown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Takedown is very close to passing his half guard.
Takedown lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takedown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takedown's back!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Takedown wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Takedown manages to turn into his guard.
Takedown wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takedown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takedown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takedown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takedown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takedown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Takedown passes into half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Takedown in his half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Takedown keeps him under control.
Takedown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takedown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takedown wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.

Takedown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takedown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones moves into full guard.
Takedown stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones controls Takedown momentarily but Takedown frees himself.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takedown stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Takedown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takedown lands a nice forearm strike.
Takedown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.

Takedown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takedown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takedown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Takedown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

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

Takedown swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takedown's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takedown keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.

Takedown is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rocken Takedown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Takedown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.

Takedown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takedown's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Takedown wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Takedown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takedown is on top in guard.

Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocken Takedown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takedown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takedown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Takedown with a nice head shot there.
Takedown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takedown stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rocken Takedown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takedown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takedown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takedown pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takedown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takedown prevents Jones from improving his position.
Takedown controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Takedown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Takedown frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Takedown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Jones!
Jake Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.