PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philadelphia Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is replay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Collins

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philadelphia Collins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.

Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Collins moves into full guard.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
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!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Collins passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Collins is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins 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.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones with the ground and pound but Collins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Collins is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philadelphia Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Collins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Collins wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Collins lands a decent punch to the body there.
Collins is trying to keep Jones in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.

Collins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.

Collins looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.

Collins has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philadelphia Collins!
The defeated John Jones had this to say: 'He gave it all he got and so did i but he got the better of me and he comes out tonight with a win'.