PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Commrad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Jones

184 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commrad Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commrad Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Aris Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Commrad Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aris Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Commrad Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Aris Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Commrad Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Commrad Jones looks for a takedown but Aris Jones sprawls well.
Aris Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Commrad Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aris Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aris Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Commrad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aris Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Commrad Jones's waist but Commrad Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aris Jones off to one side.
Aris Jones fails with the takedown

and Commrad Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Commrad Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Aris Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aris Jones wants to sweep here but Commrad Jones controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aris Jones working a defensive guard but Commrad Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Aris Jones struggling a bit here.
Aris Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Commrad Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Commrad Jones controlling his opponent.
Commrad Jones scoring with strikes but Aris Jones is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commrad Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aris Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Commrad Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aris Jones?
Commrad Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aris Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Commrad Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aris Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Aris Jones!
Commrad Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aris Jones's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aris Jones is trying to control Commrad Jones's posture but Commrad Jones avoids it.
Commrad Jones lands some shots froms side control.

Commrad Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aris Jones to his feet.
Aris Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Commrad Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aris Jones!
Commrad Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Commrad Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aris Jones is squirming around, avoiding Commrad Jones's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aris Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Commrad Jones working Aris Jones over with strikes here.
Aris Jones is squirming around, avoiding Commrad Jones's attempts to control the action.
Commrad Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Commrad Jones scoring with strikes but Aris Jones is staying in there.
Commrad Jones wants to control the pace but Aris Jones is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aris Jones tries to clinch there but Commrad Jones circles away.
Aris Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Commrad Jones drives through with a takedown into Aris Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Commrad Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Aris Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Commrad Jones is really struggling to control Aris Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Commrad Jones preventing the sweep.
Commrad Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Commrad Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Aris Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commrad Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.

Commrad Jones has hold of Aris Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aris Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Commrad Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Commrad Jones looking to control but Aris Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Commrad Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Commrad Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aris Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aris Jones and Commrad Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aris Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Commrad Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Commrad Jones trying to control from half guard but Aris Jones is working away.
Aris Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Commrad Jones wants to control from the top but Aris Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Commrad Jones tries to stand but Aris Jones is controlling from the bottom.

Aris Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Commrad Jones passes into side control.

Commrad Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aris Jones to his feet.

Commrad Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aris Jones scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Commrad Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aris Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Aris Jones is breathing heavily.
Aris Jones working a defensive guard here.

Commrad Jones stands and steps away. Aris Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aris Jones tries to clinch there but Commrad Jones circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aris Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Commrad Jones shoots in and bounces Aris Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Commrad Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Aris Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Commrad Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Aris Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Commrad Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Commrad Jones wants to control from the top but Aris Jones keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Commrad Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aris Jones, up you get!
Aris Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Commrad Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Aris Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aris Jones throws a right and a left that Commrad Jones avoids nicely.
Aris Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Commrad Jones circles away.
Aris Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Commrad Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Commrad Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aris Jones can do to turn this around?
Aris Jones tries to clinch but Commrad Jones moves out of range.

Commrad Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aris Jones's guard.
Aris Jones keeping moving, preventing Commrad Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commrad Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Commrad Jones wants to control from the top but Aris Jones keeps moving.
Aris Jones is trying to keep Commrad Jones in close.

Commrad Jones stands and steps away. Aris Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aris Jones misses with a head kick.

Aris Jones gets caught napping as Commrad Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Aris Jones manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Commrad Jones cracks Aris Jones with a solid left hand.
Commrad Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Commrad Jones wants to pass the guard but Aris Jones is keeping the position.

Commrad Jones stands and steps away. Aris Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aris Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aris Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Commrad Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Commrad Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Commrad Jones feints and as Aris Jones raises his hands in defense, Commrad Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Commrad Jones stands up from Aris Jones's guard - Commrad Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aris Jones tries to clinch up.

Commrad Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aris Jones's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aris Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Commrad Jones sits in half guard.
Aris Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Commrad Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aris Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Commrad Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Commrad Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Commrad Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Commrad Jones, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commrad Jones!