PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Edwards (ranked 4440 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jones (ranked 3778 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Edwards
vs
Jones

165 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan Edwards!
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, Roger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edwards showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is pressing down on Edwards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edwards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.

Edwards has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Edwards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
Edwards controls the position for a moment.
Jones is working Edwards over with some ground and pound from side control.
Edwards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards controlling the position for now.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edwards!
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edwards shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.

Edwards clinches.
Edwards is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edwards wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Roger Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards seems keen to control Jones's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards 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.

Edwards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Edwards's takedown attempt.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Edwards stalling against the cage.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Ethan Edwards will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Edwards is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Edwards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Edwards has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Jones!