PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Goliath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goliath has chosen B*tch Don't Kill my Vibe as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Goliath

190 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Goliath!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goliath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Goliath throws a head kick that misses.
Goliath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Goliath has a takedown stuffed.

Goliath has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goliath won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Goliath trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Goliath counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goliath blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goliath is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goliath but Goliath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goliath avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones moves into the clinch.

Jones gets control of Goliath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goliath trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones controls Goliath momentarily but Goliath frees himself.
Goliath wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goliath wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Goliath postures up.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Goliath postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goliath, into his guard.
Goliath striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.

Goliath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goliath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goliath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goliath keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Goliath is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goliath looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones stands up and beckons Goliath to join him on the feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Goliath. Goliath gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Horrible takedown by Goliath or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Goliath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones blocks the body kick.

Jones darts in and clinches Goliath up against the cage.
Goliath fails to pull guard.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Goliath.
Goliath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Goliath is breathing heavily.
Goliath tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Goliath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goliath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Goliath sprawls well.
Goliath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Goliath 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.

Jones rushes Goliath and presses him up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Goliath holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Goliath swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goliath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goliath prevents the takedown attempt.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Goliath trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Goliath is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goliath trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goliath wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Goliath was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goliath shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Goliath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goliath as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones wants to clinch up but Goliath keeps it at a distance.
Goliath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goliath as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goliath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goliath somewhat.
Goliath scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goliath.
Goliath throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Goliath will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Goliath.
Jones lands a head kick. Goliath smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones is working for takedown but Goliath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goliath fails to pull guard.
Goliath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has Goliath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goliath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Jones rushes Goliath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Goliath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Goliath persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks for a takedown but Goliath sprawls well.
Goliath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones checks a low kick from Goliath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adrian Goliath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Goliath or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Goliath which made him look bad.
Goliath lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Goliath.
Goliath fails with a takedown attempt.
Goliath avoids the head kick by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Goliath on that attempt.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Goliath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goliath as he jumps to the side.
Jones tries to bum rush Goliath with a series of wild strikes but Goliath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goliath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goliath gets slowly back to his feet.
Goliath is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks the inside of Goliath's front leg.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Goliath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goliath throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones digs a good body shot into Goliath's ribs.
Goliath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goliath wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goliath pinned against the cage. Goliath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Goliath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to clinch there but Goliath circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
A relieved looking Jon Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.