PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jones (ranked 4597 p4p, 449 weight class) and Billy Monroe (ranked 4665 p4p, 456 weight class). Monroe has chosen Woke up this morning as his entrance music. The key to victory for Greg Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Monroe

170 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
28
154 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe stalling.
Monroe keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Monroe.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to buck Monroe off.
Monroe trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to buck Monroe off.
Monroe lands a few punches from side control.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Monroe drags him back down.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Monroe cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Greg Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Monroe.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monroe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Monroe looks winded!
Nice jab there from Jones.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
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 Greg Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Greg Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
Monroe throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Monroe backpedaling.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones pushes Monroe away with a front kick.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Greg Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Monroe walks into a jab.
Monroe tries to clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Monroe tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monroe swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Jones looks to throw a body kick

and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jones pushes Monroe off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones jabs at Monroe's body.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monroe moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Monroe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.

Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monroe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monroe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Monroe persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Jones digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Monroe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Greg Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Monroe misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Monroe wants to clinch.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Billy Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monroe darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Monroe into the cage.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greg Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Monroe.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head.
Jones tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monroe eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Monroe looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Monroe just gets out of the way.
Monroe cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Greg Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Monroe will be more careful next time no doubt.

Monroe is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Jones!
In defeat, Billy Monroe stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy was on steroids'.