PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eetmy Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. 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.

Shorts
vs
Jones

190 cm
20
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetmy Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shorts stuffs the takedown.
Shorts moves out of range of the strikes.

Jones feints and as Shorts raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Shorts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shorts's guard.
Shorts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is keen to just control but Shorts is a slippery customer.
Jones is pressing down on Shorts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shorts is holding on for now.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Shorts is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shorts is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shorts keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shorts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shorts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shorts as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Shorts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shorts as he jumps to the side.
Eetmy Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Jones.
Jones looks gassed!
Shorts feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Shorts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones swings for the body but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shorts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Shorts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazarus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Shorts.
Shorts lands a head shot.
Shorts scores with a jab to the body.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Shorts.
Shorts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shorts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shorts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shorts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shorts staying out of range there.
Shorts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shorts throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Shorts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Shorts.
Shorts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eetmy Shorts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorts.
Shorts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Shorts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Shorts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorts tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shorts lands the left hand.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Shorts walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Shorts is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Shorts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Shorts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Eetmy Shorts is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shorts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shorts. Jones shrugs it off though.
Shorts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shorts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shorts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shorts throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Shorts lands a right hook to the body.
Shorts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shorts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Eetmy Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Jones.
Shorts throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Shorts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shorts is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shorts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shorts thumps Jones with a low kick.
Shorts throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Shorts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Shorts throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Shorts misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shorts is out of range.
Shorts slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shorts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Shorts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shorts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shorts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shorts throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shorts lands with a slapping head kick.
Shorts misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Shorts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Shorts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shorts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shorts lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shorts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Shorts.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shorts. Shorts obviously looking to wear him down.
Shorts throws a nice head kick!
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shorts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shorts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick from Shorts lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Shorts throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Shorts.
Good leg kick by Shorts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shorts slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eetmy Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Shorts.
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Shorts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Shorts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorts throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shorts moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shorts counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eetmy Shorts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Shorts misses.
A head kick misses from Shorts.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Shorts slips the punch.
Shorts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shorts!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shorts scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shorts sprawls well. Shorts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorts lands a high kick!
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Shorts counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A solid body kick from Shorts.
Shorts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorts.
Shorts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shorts throws a one two combo.
Shorts scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shorts.
Shorts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shorts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shorts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shorts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shorts.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shorts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Shorts ducks down to avoid it.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shorts can pounce on him.
Shorts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Shorts counters with a solid body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Shorts.
Shorts lands a right hook to the body.
Shorts lands a with a good body shot.
Shorts lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shorts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Shorts throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorts looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shorts connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorts throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Shorts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts had his way with Lazarus Jones in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shorts throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots and misses
and Shorts counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shorts.
Shorts moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shorts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Shorts tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shorts lands a high kick!
Shorts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shorts scores with a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shorts as he jumps to the side.
Eetmy Shorts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazarus Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorts.
Danga de danga de dang - Shorts scores with a four punch combination!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Shorts sprawls well.
Shorts defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Shorts scores with a three punch combo!
Shorts lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shorts tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shorts to the ground. Shorts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Shorts counters with a solid body kick.
Shorts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shorts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Shorts counters with a straight right hand.
Shorts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shorts closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Shorts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shorts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Shorts counter with a right hand.
Shorts throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body kick from Shorts.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Shorts counters with a nice leg kick.
Lazarus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eetmy Shorts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shorts misses with a two punch combination.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shorts.
Jones shoots and misses
enabling Shorts to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Shorts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Shorts slams his shin into Jones's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorts chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eetmy Shorts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shorts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eetmy Shorts!