PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Murder Ya by Kenny Ken (Benny Page RMX) as his entrance music. Barclay Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Barbossa
vs
Jones

191 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
280 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition
Bushido 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Barbossa.
Jones thuds his right hand into Barbossa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Anthony Barbossa has been cut.
Barclay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Barbossa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbossa at a distance.
Barbossa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Barbossa pushes him off.
Barbossa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a two punch combo.

Anthony Barbossa's cut is getting worse.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Jones.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
A jab from Barbossa misses.
Barclay Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Barbossa's body.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Barbossa is having none of it.
Barbossa takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones cracks Barbossa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Anthony Barbossa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.

Jeez, Anthony Barbossa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body.
Barbossa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Barbossa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Barbossa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barclay Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Barbossa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barclay Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Barbossa.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Barbossa. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Barbossa's leg but Barbossa calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbossa walks into a left hand.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Jones catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Barbossa misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Barbossa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barclay Jones!