PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassius Slay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jones
vs
Slay

176 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Slay shows good takedown defense.
Slay scores with a nice head shot.
Slay misses with a kick to the body.
Slay slips a jab from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slay tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slay to the ground. Slay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slay moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Drew Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slay lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Slay sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slay throws a left that rocks Jones and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Slay dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jones regain composure!

Jones is rocked!
Slay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here as Slay stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
Slay takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Slay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slay scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Slay as Jones shoots in.
Slay keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slay to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to de liver by Slay. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Slay as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slay feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jones crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cassius Slay!